Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Won't run
Update:
Well, finally found the issue.
We removed the non stock fuel shutoff valve and replaced everything with a stock shutoff valve, tank filter and line to the fuel filter bowl.
Fired the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2023, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2023, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
1crosscut thanks......... was just looking into that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2023, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
Still working on this issue.
We have replaced all the ignition wiring.
Re-timed several times.
Replace the bad fuel gauge float.
Still have not had a chance to check compression.
We are thinking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 594
Re: new tires / old tubes
I use old tubes with new tires......why,my old tubes are way better than any of the new tubes I have had.
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Forum: Model-A
09-06-2023, 07:48 AM
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Views: 229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2023, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
wwirz in trying to get to the bottom of my issues.....yours backfired, jumped, hopped then stopped running?
I could restart it right away but with the same backfire, jump, hop, quit issues but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2023, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
wwirz Hey thanks.
One other thing to investigate!
Did the car not run well when cold? This one runs really nice until up to temp?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
gdmn852 and Rob Doe....thank you for your responses.
The pencil filter is an unknown at this point.
Lower plate wire to upper plate is good.
As I have mentioned all of the wiring is suspect....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2023, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2023, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
No drilled upper shaft.
No wireless lower plate.
The long shaft is rusted but pretty tight in the bushings.
I have cleaned everything in there up and reassembled.
Further investigation, all of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2023, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
Just wondering if there is suppose to be excessive oil on the distributor shaft and oil on the bottom plate and below?
If not....cause?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,250
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
Thank everyone.
There is not a lot of history on this A but it has sat for a very long time and the wiring is sketchy. It has the wrong ammeter which I plan to replace with original. I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Re: Won't run
After looking things over a bit closer, one thing I notice is a lot of the wire connections are rusty or green corroded?
Hmmmmmm, that can't be good!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,468
Won't run
Hi All,
Just wondering if some of you might have the answer.
A friend just purchase a 1930 Deluxe Roadster and we are having one heck of a time getting it to stay running.
Symptoms:
When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2022, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,968
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2022, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 11,506
Re: Hagerty Insurance
Is your A plated as an antique? Here in NB if you have antique plates that is exactly the case but it is due to the plate/registration and not the insurance company.
I have Hagerty with their...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2022, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,438
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2022, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,457
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2022, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,739
Re: Burtz Engine
Keep your eye open for Paul Shinn.......he will be putting one together and video for us all to see.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2021, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,930
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2021, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,266
Re: Roadster or Coupe?
My take........
I have had both roadster and now a coupe.
Roadster: It's ALWAYS open to the environment even with side curtains (and they can be leaky and drafty).
Coupe: You can close off the...
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