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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,668
Posted By Albany Tom
1930 Model A Ford horn switch repair

I was searching the Ford Barn for how to repair the steering-wheel horn switch on a 1930-31 Model A Ford.

I found a helpful blog post from 2006 on the subject and wanted to help the Ford Barn...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Hi everyone. Sorry for the delay but I finally got to the car again. It turns out you were all on the right track re a bad electrical connection. The problem was the clamp on the positive battery...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Steve, Will (and everyone else) I appreciate your taking the time to wade through all I wrote. I was trying things as you fine people were providing advice.

You and others are right in that when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Thanks for all those points, Farrell. Re your suggestions:
- cleaned the switch and starter post
- checked the switch every which way for short. all ok. Post for battery cable has 3 insulated...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Just a note re adequate grounding and such. I think all that's OK. The car has been incredibly reliable and started every time for the last two years. This all started a few days ago when I think I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Thank you Joe. Per your advice, I confirmed a good current path between starter and battery. (By the way, battery positive post goes to the starter, neg to the frame (through cutoff switch), so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Can't believe how helpful everyone is even on July 4th. I wish I could buy you all a burger and a beer. :)

I just did what Joe K suggested: "try the jumper cable between the battery post and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Here's a photo showing how I've removed the starter from the circuit, and connected the starter-side battery cable directly to the wire to the junction box. In this state, I've got 12V through and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Hi all. Thanks much for the speedy help! The battery definitely has 12V (I tested w cables detached.) The cables are fine and the cutoff switch is fine. I've confirmed all.

The starter end of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,806
Posted By Albany Tom
Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Hi everyone. First post here and I'm not an expert. Thanks in advance for your advice and patience.

I've a 1930 Model A. Has 12V conversion.Worked perfect for 2 years. Last week went to start...
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