Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2022, 05:38 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2022, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 3
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Zenith carburetor
Zenith carburetor.
I am in search of a good zenith carburetor for my Model A. If you have one for sale please hit me up just please don’t hit me too hard thank you Daba
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2022, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 279
Re: 1930 Tudor wire harnesses
OK thank you I will go with one light in the headlight. The Cowl lights are in very good shape and the holes are already there looks like they’re going to win.
Thanks again
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2022, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 279
1930 Tudor wire harnesses
I recently became the proud owner of yet another Model A (#7) this one is a 1930 tudor. The harness that is in it is all cobbed together, I have replaced harnesses several times and have never come...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 787
Re: Brake light stays on
Thanks I found it on line. I was thinking there was a lube joint I was not seeing. It look like a simple installation. Thanks again. Daba
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2022, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 787
Brake light stays on
On my 30 3 window 4 door the brake pedal doesn’t always come back all the way and the lights stay on ? Is there a helper spring that helps to pull it back or am I missing something. When I’m driving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2022, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 642
Re: Looking for mechanic in Massachusetts
David stopped by and reset the point at .15 and got it started. Also resodered the wire on the bottom plate as it would start and not restart after. Also Cleaned the ground cable. Is starting hard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2022, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2022, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 642
Re: Looking for mechanic in Massachusetts
I’ve done everything I know to get the motor to start. I have spark at the plug, the timing is correct and have gas to the cylinder and it won’t pop? I’ve done all the suggestions from the members...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2022, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2022, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Yes it’s exactly as the picture shows. I pulled out the plug I can visually see the piston is at the top and the pin is in the hole. Timing advance lever is all the way up I bought the nu- wrench to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2022, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
I just tried to add oil in the cylinders again 2 capfuls cranked it over, have good suction and blow back start and stop for about one minute without putting stress on the starter reinserted the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2022, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Unfortunately it only ran for a few minutes. Since than I’ve reset the timing changed the cap rotor and body, spark plugs and head gasket, changed the fuel and I am still having the same problem it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
As I said earlier this truck was sitting for years before I got it. That being said I just added fuel and never looked in the tank after scratching my head for a few days I drained the tank and found...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
I forgot to mention that it sat for a few years before I started trying to get it going again. But it was starting 4-5 times before I tried to move it around. A when I was going down a slight grade...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
I’ve been trying all morning and it won’t pop. I have rechecked the timing and it’s spot on, I have spark at the points (modern) and the coil fires off when I open and close the points. I have great...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2022, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
So I had it running for a bit a few times. I finally took it for a short ride around my yard. It sputtered a couple times and then BANG backfire and stalled. So I rechecked the timing and now it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2022, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Absolutely correct I changed the cap rotor and distributor body and that did the trick thanks for all your help. I look forward to needing you again soon.
Daba
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2022, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Absolutely correct I changed the cap rotor and distributor body and that did the trick thanks for all your help. I look forward to needing you again soon.
Daba
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Unfortunately I’m working outdoors and we are having a blizzard right now good old New England it was 65 a couple days ago and absolutely gorgeous out and today it’s snowing like the dickens. I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
I did not check the gap but that will be my next move I have been using used parts not new I have some old stuff here that I’ve been changing out I will go back to the original configuration with cap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Also as my grandson was turning it over I put my test light on the top of the distributor output post for the plugs and got nothing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
I just went out and braved the snow and there is a lot of spark coming out of the end of the distributor cap from the coil when I ground out the points. I pulled out the plugs spun the motor over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,419
Re: No spark at the plugs
Sorry but I meant no spark at the plugs. It just started snowing here like a blizzard so I’ll have to get back to you on your suggestions. Thanks again and I’ll get back to you soon.
Daba
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