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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Motor is locked up. I cant get it to hand crank. Or clutch is stuck
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

I pushed starter button a dozen times and the battery lead wire to starter is hot
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Cleaned starter button contact still nothing. Not a click , bump or anything
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Okay removed battery switch still nothing. I have 6 volts to starter, ignition switch and ammeter. I have the genesis g3500 hooked up for a trickle charger. When i hit the starter button nothing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Something I thought was strange yesterday that the battery drained with the battery cutoff. i didn't think that was possible. the connections look clean.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-29-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
Re: 31 special delivery bang and lockup

here is the picture of the brake part that caught the loose wheel stud/lug nut
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Yea the 30 amp breaker is still tripping. The car was off and the breaker tripped twice. I don't think these cars were run very much for the past 10 years. I guess I'll be learning more about...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
Re: 31 special delivery bang and lockup

I will check the backing plate as well. The wheel stud definately came loose or someone previously tried to change the tire and the wheel stud spun out but it took a chunk out of one of the brake...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
Re: 31 special delivery bang and lockup

Do you think the wheel studs could come loose and caused the bang?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
Re: 31 special delivery bang and lockup

The right side hub had score marks where the wheel studs are. Maybe something in the brakes was rubbing on it and there where some metal fillings down by the E brake spring.

Do axles normally...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

alright here are the things I've done

1)removed the horn it wouldn't work not connected
2)new battery(shows green light on Genesis charger)
3)replaced alternator with new one
4)cleaned battery...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
Re: 31 special delivery bang and lockup

Okay pulled hubs. Right side all the wheel stubs came undone. Guess they didn't use impacts back then. anyways nothing loose. There is alot of play like 1/8" or more in the axle. if the E-brake...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By TraVeler
31 special delivery bang and lockup

Alright have a problem with a 31 special delivery. The back right tire locked up at slow speed with no brake on. Did that in reverse as well. I was able to limp home. I drained the differential and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

I got a new altenator but its still running ammeter pinned at start then settles to 20 amps. I keep battery on trickle charger but the alternator still charges it right when i start it. This one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-20-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Windshield /glass replacement??1 size fits all?

This windshield is out of a 31 panel/delivery . How do you tell the difference between slant and straight? Where there any slants made for these?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-20-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By TraVeler
Windshield /glass replacement??1 size fits all?

Unfortunately I had to learn a hard lesson with the swingarms and the windshield. Don't let the windshield slam back or the swingarm with slam against the glass and break it. Luckily this was on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-20-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Yes getting these old cars to run after sitting for years is exciting.
We finally got the coupe running yesterday and took it for a sunday drive just now. Great fun with the whole family. Now the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Does anyone make bumpers for the windshield swing arms?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

alright got a chance to check the output of alternator and the highest reading i got was -4.8 . I removed the wires on the back of it and ran the car for 30 minutes with no problems. unfortunately ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

I have removed the horn still have same problem. I have removed the altermator and the problem goes away. Any way to read the voltage coming off it?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Ground cable is attached to trans bolt. I wirewheeled it this am to make sure ground didn't have paint.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

The position cable is on the negative battery post
the ground cable is on the positive post

The ammeter is a 20amp one

How many grounds are there?I'll check the schematic

I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

Here is part number of alternator. Maybe the problem is this car has been converted to 12v?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,627
Posted By TraVeler
Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator

I could use the help. Im overwhelmed right now trying to keep them running and i have one more to get out of the weather. I cant get that one(coupe) to start at all. It'll turn over just wont run. ...
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