Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2018, 03:41 PM
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Re: Coil has constant power
Turns out it was in fact the coil and or the condenser. I just replaced both and now the car runs great. There is no hard starting and no more cutting out under a load anymore. Thank you all for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 03:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Coil has constant power
Tom this problem seems to be an intermittent problem. One day it worked well then next day it didn't then the next day it worked again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Coil has constant power
I'm fixing to install my new 6v coil and new condenser. I'll post what happens then. All the arrows point to a bad coil/condenser. Seeing as how the both of them together cost less than a steak at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
The ammeter was showing wrong because when I was fixing the gas gauge it fell out onto the concrete floor not because there was a discharge. My battery hasn't gone dead at all.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
So I came out to the shed today. All the testing I did yesterday was in the evening and keep in mind it was 103 degrees today. No spark at all. Grounding the points, nothing from the coil. Came...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
I guess the reason for my initial question was why would the coil have voltage constantly. It is just a different setup than all the antique tractors I have worked on. When the ignition switch is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2018, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
So this is what I found. The point gap is .020. The ignition side of the coil does go to ground when the points close. When the points open with the key on there is a very pronounced spark. Ideas?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2018, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
I've traced voltage from the battery, to the fuse on the starter, to the coil, to the ignition switch and back. What would cause the coil to not put out? I'm rechecking the points now. Nothing has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2018, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Re: Coil has constant power
This car was running good the day before yesterday. It has been cutting out a bit under a load. Today I did replace the a meter with a new one because the old one was no where near calibrated as in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2018, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,431
Coil has constant power
I have a 1929 Tudor without cowl lights. I have been running this car for a couple weeks and today it wouldn't start. No spark is what I found. I have noticed that no matter if the ignition switch...
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