The Ford Barn

1930artdeco · 08-29-2011, 11:09 PM

Well after putting lots of money into my baby we loaded her and the chase car up and set off for California on Sat. The first part of the trip consisted of making it over the Siskyu pass, through Shasta and to Willows for the night. No major problems occurred-fortunately. On Sunday we drove down 99W through the central valley in 101 degree temps and I had a blast. I got more heat from the firewall than outside.

99W is a great road to drive, the speed is the same as on the freeway-for me at least. There was no traffic and the scenery was fantastic and extremely relaxing. That afternoon we got to Livermore and put her to bed. The only real problems that I encountered were that if I stopped suddenly she would die quietly. I got pretty good at revving her up at stop signs to keep her going. I am figuring a fuel blockage somewhere. The other problem is that the steering got looser. I started out with about 2 inches of free play and ended with about 4 inches. But the nice thing is, she drove and steered just fine over a really good Model A road. So now, I am dreaming of the rest of the car show/touring season and going in my car.

Mike

Mike V. Florida · 08-29-2011, 11:22 PM

Feels good don't it?

1930artdeco · 08-30-2011, 08:33 AM

Yes it does.

TinCup · 08-30-2011, 08:46 AM

Sounds like your float level is too low and when you pull up to start it's starving for gas. Common problem and easy fix. Nothing like a road trip, good luck.

bogdonj · 08-30-2011, 09:18 AM

I have the same problem with the Carb.. i'm getting really good at controlling the rev when coming to a stop... Eventually I will take the carb apart and have a look. Congrats on the solid trip!

glenn in camino · 08-30-2011, 09:30 AM

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Loosening steering could be caused by the pitman arm being loose on the steering shaft. Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you look to see if the shaft turns before the pitman arm moves. If it does, tighten the nut and reinstall the cotter pin.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 08-30-2011, 10:06 AM

Nice pics! Exactly where was the starting point? Mileage?

Jack

1930artdeco · 08-30-2011, 03:38 PM

We went from Medford, Or to Livermore Ca. I am guessing about 300+ miles.

08-29-2011, 11:22 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: finally home Feels good don't it? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-30-2011, 08:33 AM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Re: finally home Yes it does. __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

08-30-2011, 08:46 AM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: finally home Sounds like your float level is too low and when you pull up to start it's starving for gas. Common problem and easy fix. Nothing like a road trip, good luck. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

08-30-2011, 09:18 AM	#5
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: finally home I have the same problem with the Carb.. i'm getting really good at controlling the rev when coming to a stop... Eventually I will take the carb apart and have a look. Congrats on the solid trip! __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

08-30-2011, 09:30 AM	#6
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: finally home Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Loosening steering could be caused by the pitman arm being loose on the steering shaft. Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you look to see if the shaft turns before the pitman arm moves. If it does, tighten the nut and reinstall the cotter pin.

08-30-2011, 10:06 AM	#7
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: finally home Nice pics! Exactly where was the starting point? Mileage? Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

08-30-2011, 03:38 PM	#8
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Re: finally home We went from Medford, Or to Livermore Ca. I am guessing about 300+ miles. __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan