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Black and white photo of a vintage Ford coupe with Smithfield Police Dept. lettering on the door.
A Smithfield Police Department Ford coupe.
Illustration of a smiling cartoon mouse in overalls beside a vintage Ford at a Shade Tree Mechanic garage.
Shade Tree Mechanic illustration.

Shade Tree Mechanic’s Guide to Tuning a Model A Ford

Compression, spark, carburetion—and knowing which one to blame. Read my full guide to diagnosing and tuning a Model A, including the tools, tests, and a bibliography: Shade Tree Mechanic’s Guide to Tuning a Model A Ford.