Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2014, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2014, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Need Ignition Help!!!
Recently I purchased a 30' coupe. It idled fine but backfired at speed. The Tillotson Model X carb leaked horribly when the gas was left on. I assumed there was blockage in the carb making the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,560
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2013, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Re: Oil Leak Help?
The leak is between the engine and the bell housing. If it was a sbc I would guess rear main seal.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Oil Leak Help?
My Fordor Sedan has an oil leak that is getting worse. The leak is very bad right after the motor has been run and slows after it cools off. What are some typical types of oil leaks these engines...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,634
Re: Headlight Problems...
OK Thanks, it looks like I have a short in the wiring. Are there any tricks to locating shorts? The only way I can think of is to visually inspect all wires.
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2013, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,634
Re: Headlight Problems...
How do I wire the headights so they are on the same fuse alone? I am currently using the monofuse and the engine dies when my headlights pop the fuse. Also, do the 6 volt halogens pull more current?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,634
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2013, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,634
Headlight Problems...
I recently purchased a 4 door sedan and the previous owner kept the original headlights for his rod project. No big deal as I wanted to use a pair of family heirloom BLC aftermarket lights anyway....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,350
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,350
Would you buy an "A" not running?
My brother is looking for a car to buy and we found a nice coupe. Unfortunately the vehicle got hot and cracked a head. The owner has a new head, gaskets, and fasteners to fix. What other problems...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,952
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,952
Re: Choke Adjustment Needle?
When assembling the carb b y the instructions, they say to bottom out the needle and back it off 1 and 1/2 turns. That would be too rich, correct?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,952
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2013, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,952
Choke Adjustment Needle?
By turning the choke tube in the cab of my A counter clock wise, am I adding air or gas to the carb? In other words, am I leaning out the carb by opening up the adjustment or richening the mixture...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2013, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,581
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,323
Re: Carb Help Needed....
Special thanks to HL Chauvin and Mike V Florida. I got her going good again. I guess the chemical dip knocked something loose causing blockage in the carb.
Thanks again
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,323
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