The Ford Barn

nhusa · 03-12-2021, 08:43 PM

I have a 31 Town Sedan that my Dad got in the late 50s. To be honest it is not my vehicle - it belongs to my wife. My car is the 1919 Model T.

The body and interior on the A have not been restored but a few years ago I had the motor and transmission rebuilt.

The end of this week was a bit warm so I dusted the T off and it started easily.
Then I focused on the A to keep my wife happy. It started quickly with just a little choke and seemed to run OK as it warmed up. I drove it out of the garage so I could sweep it out and shut the A off.

About a half hour later my wife came out of the house and said let’s take the A to the post office. (About 5 miles away) It didn’t start easily and would stumble when we came to a stop so I kept it running when she went into the post office.
I shut it off when we got home and finished cleaning the garage.
When I tried to start it it would turn over but didn’t run so I checked the gas. - plenty. Because it was getting late I put the T in the garage and got my wife to help me push the A into the garage.

Today I tried to figure out what was wrong.
I started with the electrical system and even went as far as checking the wire under the distributor plate that meant I needed to time everything.

Next I checked the fuel system. There seemed to be plenty of gas when I loosened the fitting at the carb but I drained the tank just to be sure something wasn’t plugged. Then I noticed that the carb seemed to be dry so I took it off and disassembled it.

I still don’t know what is wrong but I am now waiting for Snyders to send me gaskets for the carb and bunch of parts. I had them include a new condenser just-in-case.

At least I didn’t have to get my computer or OBD error reader out.

03-12-2021, 08:43 PM	#1
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Timberlake NC Posts: 550	Am I allowed to win? I have a 31 Town Sedan that my Dad got in the late 50s. To be honest it is not my vehicle - it belongs to my wife. My car is the 1919 Model T. The body and interior on the A have not been restored but a few years ago I had the motor and transmission rebuilt. The end of this week was a bit warm so I dusted the T off and it started easily. Then I focused on the A to keep my wife happy. It started quickly with just a little choke and seemed to run OK as it warmed up. I drove it out of the garage so I could sweep it out and shut the A off. About a half hour later my wife came out of the house and said let’s take the A to the post office. (About 5 miles away) It didn’t start easily and would stumble when we came to a stop so I kept it running when she went into the post office. I shut it off when we got home and finished cleaning the garage. When I tried to start it it would turn over but didn’t run so I checked the gas. - plenty. Because it was getting late I put the T in the garage and got my wife to help me push the A into the garage. Today I tried to figure out what was wrong. I started with the electrical system and even went as far as checking the wire under the distributor plate that meant I needed to time everything. Next I checked the fuel system. There seemed to be plenty of gas when I loosened the fitting at the carb but I drained the tank just to be sure something wasn’t plugged. Then I noticed that the carb seemed to be dry so I took it off and disassembled it. I still don’t know what is wrong but I am now waiting for Snyders to send me gaskets for the carb and bunch of parts. I had them include a new condenser just-in-case. At least I didn’t have to get my computer or OBD error reader out.