The Ford Barn

Richard Wilson · 05-22-2013, 12:04 PM

As Memorial Day is traditionally the beginning of many Model A Club's summer touring season, it might be helpful for the "barners" to hear about what mechanical issues were encountered on the recent BRP Tour. It was reported that 190+ Model A's started the tour in Charlottesville BUT only 106 to 116 were at the Biltmore House in Asheville for the official tour photo's. At best, that is 40% MIA. I have heard/read of at least five blown headgaskets, a failed generator, numerous unsolved electrical problems, brake issues, etc. Can any of the tour group share first hand reports of mechanical issues encountered/seen that might give Model A'ers a "heads up" for their summer tour preparations?

05-22-2013, 12:04 PM	#1
Richard Wilson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 908	BRP Tour Mechanical Issues? As Memorial Day is traditionally the beginning of many Model A Club's summer touring season, it might be helpful for the "barners" to hear about what mechanical issues were encountered on the recent BRP Tour. It was reported that 190+ Model A's started the tour in Charlottesville BUT only 106 to 116 were at the Biltmore House in Asheville for the official tour photo's. At best, that is 40% MIA. I have heard/read of at least five blown headgaskets, a failed generator, numerous unsolved electrical problems, brake issues, etc. Can any of the tour group share first hand reports of mechanical issues encountered/seen that might give Model A'ers a "heads up" for their summer tour preparations?