Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: 1930 Fordor Wood
Yeah, I was afraid I wouldn’t be that lucky. ;-)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:14 AM
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1930 Fordor Wood
Thanks for the response, JayJay. I went to see the car today. It was a good price for what it is. However, one fender is cracked, and the windshield header may be rotten. A couple of tacks were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:04 AM
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1930 Fordor Wood
I plan to look at a 1930 Fordor today for potential purpose. The car looks like it’s in good shape, except for the roof, which will likely need to be replaced at some point. From the pictures, no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
I sprayed WD-40 around the obvious joints (carburetor mount, intake manifold vacuum port, intake manifold/block joints) but I didn’t see any change in idle speed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Yes, I had the timing advanced. I thought I read that somewhere. I’ll need to read the owners manual again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Oh, okay. Like I said, I’m a newbie on fuel systems. Thanks.
With the vacuum gauge attached to the manifold, the engine did want to stall when closed to near zero. I didn’t see signs of stalling...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:08 AM
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
How many miles will it likely take before I should check the plugs for carbon? If it’s rich, will it show up immediately on the plugs? Or will it take a while?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
This is the first time I’ve ever used a vacuum gauge as well as the first time I’ve done anything with a Model A carburetor. (The fuel system is not my forte.). Does 45-50 with the idle mixture screw...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 32
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 03:19 PM
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
The wiper vacuum line itself does not seem to have a leak. I don’t know how to test the wiper body itself. This is 3 turns open measured at the wiper vacuum line at the wiper body.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
This is 3 turns open.
https://youtu.be/pzpxulmkFEQ?feature=shared
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Idle Mixture Screw
There may be a slight vacuum leak in the wiper. When I warmed up the engine and idled at 500, I took this video. Is this helpful? This video is with the idle mixture screw 1-1/2 turns open. With the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Yeah, I missed that. It’s a Zenith. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:52 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
I’ve had the car for almost 5 years, and the GAV never has done much; the car always ran fine without having to adjust the GAV. (That had me scratching my head because I’ve read quite a number of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Yes, I did start at 1-1/2. I need to check on a possible vacuum leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:42 PM
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Hmmm… I have a vacuum wiper that never has worked all that great. A vacuum leak could be a possibility.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Thanks. I’ll be really frank. I don’t see much difference between fully closed and three turns open. This carburetor was rebuilt by a well known rebuilder on this forum; so, I’m assuming it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 32
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Idle Mixture Screw
I swapped out my carburetor for a rebuilt one, and I’m trying to adjust it. I’m a newbie at this. I’ve been working through the Les Andrews book, but I’m still unsure which direction is more lean and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,487
How many miles should spark plugs last?
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. If I applied the 10,000 mile rule to Champion 3X plugs, that would get pricy. I think I’ll stay with the Champion 518s (W18s).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 37
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How many miles should spark plugs last?
The reason I was reluctant to change plugs was that I was looking for the culprit that caused the issue in the first place. I was thinking replacing the plugs could mask some other problem that I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,487
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 03:02 PM
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Views: 1,487
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Good idea. #4 was the culprit. Now, I’ll change the rest of them.
For what it’s worth, I’m moving from Motorcraft TT10 plugs to Champion 518 (W18) plugs. The electrodes on the new plugs are much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,487
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Wow. Interesting information.
I do recall spark plug cleaners from my teenage days. Even K-Mart sold some sort of cheapie, dumbed down device “for the masses.” I think it looked something like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,487
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