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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-20-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: DOT5 in Minnesota; keep trying or switch to DOT3?

Thanks guys. appreciate the input.
Dave, yeah, I'm guessing my long battle with "weeping" at the M/C connections (enough to leave a spot on a clean shop towel), if I'd ignored it, would probably be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-19-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
DOT5 in Minnesota; keep trying or switch to DOT3?

Hi,
I started my rebuild of my '57 chassis with DOT5 silicone brake fluid. Had a devil of a time getting all the connections to stop weeping, but finally did. Then, discovered the wheel-cylinders...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,483
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Wesenberg EVR- voltage cycling problem

hi guys,
Have any of you with Tom Wesenberg EVRs had problems with the charge "cycling" from nothing to full charge and back again? If so, were you able to solve the problem?

I had posted...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Original Cutout won't pass current

UPDATE; finally decided to tear apart my original cutout, and found that the inner (voltage circuit?) wire was cleanly broken off just at the bottom of the coil assembly, leaving nothing for me to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

UPDATE: I connected a bulb across the fuse clamps, and finally found what I think is the culprit. The third (empty) post inside the headlight socket on one side is just a bit too close to the two...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Thumbs up Re: Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

Thanks guys. Good tips, I never looked INSIDE the connector, as that part is original.
YES, I do have the “correct” Brattons flat-head connectors (replaced the older bullet-head harness I used to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Question Re: Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

Thanks. Won't say "couldn't be", but unfortunately over those 13 years, I've only put 2000 miles on it, it sits at my dad's farm and gets driven about twice per year :-( And have all new wiring...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

Additional question: I saw in a post that you can use a bulb in place of the fuse for testing, to avoid blowing a bunch of fuses. I’m confused, the bulb would blow just like a fuse, wouldn’t it? ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

hi,
I restored my 30 coupe several years ago, completely new wiring, etc. No issues until a recent drive and blew a fuse when turning the headlight switch on. Was counseled likely culprit was the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Original Cutout won't pass current

Thanks. Watching the You-Tube video, the last "by the way" moment COULD be key; I simply relied on the screws holding the cutout in place for ground (just like a starter..). Long shot, but will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Original Cutout won't pass current

hi,
I have a Tom Wesenberg (oh how I miss my friend!) EVR on my generator, and have put up with the "all or nothing" charging while using it with a diode-type cutout. Finally learned that his EVR...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: gastank shutoff valve leak at threads- options?

thanks.
Yes, re: threads. Or, at least I wiped it off several times, and then later felt ONLY along gas tank/threaded area. And always damp. Brand new valve (not that they can't be bad). Would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
gastank shutoff valve leak at threads- options?

hi,
just installed a new shut-off valve on dad's 29 roadster. Have always used Permatex high-tack on these, and never had one leak (or similar threads).

Was disappointed a week later to come up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Voltage with Optima AND an EVR

UPDATE: after considering the layout of the horn button, and viewing a nice article that showed the button, bezel, spring and lever all apart, I remembered how it really worked and simply "rotated"...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Voltage with Optima AND an EVR

thanks all. Good food for thought; not sure if I'll get to it today (modern car winter-prep on Labor Day up here, on vehicle #2 oil and filter and air filter change right now...) Will post any new...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Voltage with Optima AND an EVR

thanks. (Hi Tom!! was great to see you and the phaeton in St.Cloud!)
First, re: ground, I was measuring between the horn motor base and the radiator shell screws (convenience, and the resistance...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-04-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Voltage with Optima AND an EVR

hi guys,
I'm running a stock generator, except with Tom's EVR, and also an Optima battery. I had noticed my horn didn't have any 'oomph" unless I was running, and then only when the EVR decided to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,565
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: DMV primer

In Minnesota, they apparently issue (or did 30 years ago?) an ID sticker that was supposed to be applied to the firewall. When I restored my 30 coupe the first time, back in 1980, from a doodle-bug...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,440
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Open Engine

that is most impressive, both original idea and implementation. Thanks for sharing! I've already sent it to a couple non-ModelA guys who just love engines. :-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-26-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: high-amperage generator output; how much is too much?

Kevin, I have an industrial Fluke Multimeter, but it is only rated for 5amps and afraid I'd burn her out on this task. I only use it for voltage and continuity testing.....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: high-amperage generator output; how much is too much?

I'm using Tom's EVR also. So, no '3rd brush' to adjust and limit the max amperage.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
high-amperage generator output; how much is too much?

hi,
my stock generator (rebuilt armature and coils) has an EVR which seems to work a little differently with my Optima battery. It is typically 'all or nothing' charging, no or low charge until the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: Question about rumble seat coupes

Marco already answered the detailed question, but as someone who just added the roll-down rear window to my '30 Deluxe Coupe, if you are not worried about absolute 'correctness' for fine-point...
Forum: Model-A 07-25-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,169
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: '28-29 radiator needed

Not sure how to delete this, so will at least update. Dad found out he doesn't have coverage (had comprehensive, but not 'collision'!) and is not covered even though it was simply a parking incident...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Barry in St.Paul
Re: reading spark plugs after using gasohol

CCWKen, love your avatar; what kind of car is that? Reminds me of a '57 Studebaker Golden Hawk, but isn't that, I know.
re: the topic, I run premium non-oxygenated gas exclusively in m 30 coupe,...
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