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johnbuckley · 12-29-2023, 02:31 PM

You can hot wire it to aid diagnosis and thus eliminate the pop out and ammeter as possible culprits. Diagram here

bigmegina · 12-29-2023, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by k gilmore

Replaced the carburetor, new manifolds, gaskets, checked timing, and replaced the distributor with a "rebuilt" pop-out. The car will not idle; any suggestions?

mine would not either after sitting for 10 years.checked fuel system rebuilt carb no luck.pop out ignition was the problem.replaced it with a new one and fired right up and idels great.

Diastole · Today, 11:50 AM

I have a New Idle Question in this thread about idle problems.

Engine starts easy, runs well, idles a low enough RPM sound. But, when I let OFF the accelerator for shifting, after revving the engine, or other reasons to "throttle down" the RPM and engine take an inordinate amount of time to reach the idle speed/RPM. Like 5-10 seconds once accelerator pedal is released until engine reaches idle speed.

Is it as simple as I have forgot to lubricate a linkage somewhere?

The carburetor was rebuilt by a knowledge member of my club and the car always starts immediately and she purrs. So, I am fairly sure the carb is not the problem. The only issue is, it takes a while to reach idle speed once pedal is released.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Fast-Revving-n-the-Smokys

Big hammer · Today, 01:06 PM

Check the linkage assembly on the backside of the engine, it has two hole holes , also the return spring may be weak or partially broken.

BTW it ok to start a new thread, some people won’t respond to old threads

Diastole · Today, 01:16 PM

Big Hammer, thanks for the experienced tip. I appreciate it.

I am new and learning, only owned a Model A for a few months.

I started a thread one time and I received several hotlinks where "something similar to this has been discussed elsewhere".
I am just trying to go with the flow and acquire some of the valuable info from all you smart and experienced guys.

nkaminar · Today, 05:31 PM

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Diastole, Does you car have the 378 pound flywheel?

Today, 11:50 AM	#23
Diastole Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 15	Re: will not idle I have a New Idle Question in this thread about idle problems. Engine starts easy, runs well, idles a low enough RPM sound. But, when I let OFF the accelerator for shifting, after revving the engine, or other reasons to "throttle down" the RPM and engine take an inordinate amount of time to reach the idle speed/RPM. Like 5-10 seconds once accelerator pedal is released until engine reaches idle speed. Is it as simple as I have forgot to lubricate a linkage somewhere? The carburetor was rebuilt by a knowledge member of my club and the car always starts immediately and she purrs. So, I am fairly sure the carb is not the problem. The only issue is, it takes a while to reach idle speed once pedal is released. Any thoughts? Thanks, Fast-Revving-n-the-Smokys

Today, 01:06 PM	#24
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,134	Re: will not idle Check the linkage assembly on the backside of the engine, it has two hole holes , also the return spring may be weak or partially broken. BTW it ok to start a new thread, some people won’t respond to old threads __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

Today, 01:16 PM	#25
Diastole Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 15	Re: will not idle Big Hammer, thanks for the experienced tip. I appreciate it. I am new and learning, only owned a Model A for a few months. I started a thread one time and I received several hotlinks where "something similar to this has been discussed elsewhere". I am just trying to go with the flow and acquire some of the valuable info from all you smart and experienced guys.

Today, 05:31 PM	#26
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,925	Re: will not idle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Diastole, Does you car have the 378 pound flywheel? __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.