Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,365
Re: Hood supports
I bought the same ones as in post#8 but I got no instructions. Not to hard to figure out how to put them on but...
Should I use the small ends or the long ones, or is it just a matter of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,651
Re: Need Carb Cleaned or Rebuild
GAV set at 1/4 turn. When I bought the truck it was running fine. Issue started not too long back. Truck has not be driven on the street since around middle of 2020 but I still go out and start it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,651
Need Carb Cleaned or Rebuild
Wanting some advice on wither I should just clean out or rebuild the carb on my truck.
The truck starts up and runs fine, no dying and no cutting out. When you press on the gas peddle it just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2020, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Re: Starter Switch Alignment
Thanks for all the helpful information. I think my main issue is the bendix getting stuck. I removed the started, checked it, and then put it back on. Starter worked just fine. This is the 3rd time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Starter Switch Alignment
My"A" has been starting with no issues until recently. Push starter rod and get nothing, this has happened before just after I put the new starter switch on. When I removed the switched I noticed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 822
Stanchion Screws
So I need side mirrors for my '28 open cab PU. I bought some from Macs (I think) that screw into the stanchion. I have searched and it seems these may not work too well but I wanted to try and at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2019, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Re: New to Model A and Starter Question
Just an update.
It appears I do indeed have a single plate clutch. In fact the inspection cover is louvered, so 'March 1929 to the End' from what I can find out.
The serial number on the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Re: New to Model A and Starter Question
I am doing pretty good if I only missed 1 step.
But if I follow 30 Closed Cab PU advice, then it should be step 8.
'Or leave the ignition switch off, choke rod pulled out for 2 -3 revolutions...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2019, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Re: New to Model A and Starter Question
I did hook starter straight to battery, old starter spun about twice as slow as the newer one that I have. I will check grounds as I see those cause a lot of issues, the cables look pretty new. Will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2019, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Re: New to Model A and Starter Question
When I purchased the truck I was told that it does not have the multiplate clutch by the mechanic that had been working on it. The bendix drive looks to be the same as what is on the other starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2019, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
New to Model A and Starter Question
So I got the chance to purchase a 1928 open cab truck from a friend whose father had the A and then passed on due to cancer, so guess what? I bought it. The truck did run and drove ok without any...
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