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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-11-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By JM8
Starter not working....UPDATE

I borrowed a starter motor from a friend and she starts!! So i bought a rebuilt one on ebay. It arrived Friday and I put it on today and finally got to take a nice long ride.
Thanks again for all...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-27-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

I took the starter switch off. With the motor bolted up and touched negative cable to contact on starter could hear motor trying but wouldnt turn motor over. Then tried again with switch on the moto...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I will try those and report back y'all are a great wealth of knowledge ... Also I will try to post a picture of the contact on top of the starter
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

Yes I can turn the engine over with or without the starter in place by rocking it back and forth in gear.always started just fine until the starter switch went bad . I replaced it with a new one from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

Thanks but I guess I didn't clarify the missing insulating washer is on the pad on the starter. The replacement switch seems to be making contact as the volt meter goes to the discharge. side and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

Tried Jim in tx and ga suggestion.Starter motor still not turning....battery slow chargerd
Overnight. Lights dim when switch is depressed and everything works except starter BUT it motors on bench...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Re: Starter not working

Thanks. Jim in tx and ga. I will try that
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,210
Posted By JM8
Starter not working

30 coupe. Switch was sticking and motor wouldn't disengage . found plastic plunger inside broken so got new switch and now won't do anything .checked voltage ok. Removed starter motor and it motors...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,066
Posted By JM8
Re: Woodgraining

Has anybody tried hydrodipping?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By JM8
Re: 30 deluxe woodgrained pieces

Thanks for the quick response! Thats what i needed to know
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By JM8
30 deluxe woodgrained pieces

hello all,am going to woodgrain my interior mouldings on a 30 coupe .can somebody tell me what pieces beside the dash and door mouldings were originally done? thanks in advance
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By JM8
Re: 30 grille shell

Yes thank you I did speak to doug bruce. Nice guy gonna get up to see him in a week or so .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By JM8
Re: 30 grille shell

Thank you all I appreciate it
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By JM8
Re: 30 grille shell

Thanks if anyone has that number please post it
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By JM8
Re: 30 grille shell

Thanks I will try Berts. My original 31 shell fits perfect but I need a 30 shell to be correct.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By JM8
Smile 30 grille shell

I have a mid year 30 coupe with a 31 grille that I recently purchased and am looking for a quality replacement as the 31 shell doesnt match the ford maroon.I understand the repros dont fit well can...
Forum: Model-A 10-16-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By JM8
Forum: Model-A 10-14-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By JM8
wanted 30 grille shell

Looking for a guality 30 grille shell have a excellent 31 shell for sale or trade
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