The Ford Barn

kcav8or · 01-06-2014, 12:27 AM

I'm trying to resurrect my late father's 1931 Model A, and have just finished rebuilding the Tillotson carb, as well as replacing the coil, coil wire, and gascolator. I tried starting it today, and although I did get it to fire a few times, I couldn't get it started. I'm inexperienced with the car, so I'd like to get some opinions on the video here. What's the nature of the problem? Is it my starting technique, or something else?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlvZ...ature=youtu.be

BTW, I see that I have an exhaust leak and some minor fuel leaks that need work, so no need to mention those. I also have a new gas line, but couldn't use it today for another reason.

01-06-2014, 12:27 AM	#1
kcav8or Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 77	Failed Start After Carb Rebuild I'm trying to resurrect my late father's 1931 Model A, and have just finished rebuilding the Tillotson carb, as well as replacing the coil, coil wire, and gascolator. I tried starting it today, and although I did get it to fire a few times, I couldn't get it started. I'm inexperienced with the car, so I'd like to get some opinions on the video here. What's the nature of the problem? Is it my starting technique, or something else? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlvZ...ature=youtu.be BTW, I see that I have an exhaust leak and some minor fuel leaks that need work, so no need to mention those. I also have a new gas line, but couldn't use it today for another reason. Last edited by kcav8or; 01-06-2014 at 12:44 AM.