05-05-2013, 10:54 PM | #1 |
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Found a 28
My brother in law pulled this 28 out of a friends barn last week. He gave me a call to help get it running.
Looks like it just needs a carb - everything else is there. Needs paint, but everything else is in good shape. It has been sitting for 15 years in the back corner of the barn, and now the owner is looking to make some space. I might have to make him an offer on this one. model a.jpg |
05-05-2013, 11:05 PM | #2 |
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Was the engine stamped A2?
Looks good! Get it running and worry about the paint later!
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Better buy that car..wife wont notice if you buy more tools and pile them around it..
Also....if the engine is stamped *A2*, Teddy Roosevelt stamped it. Very rare |
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Right now I am on the hunt for a new carb - the original is physically broken, which is why I think it has been parked for so long |
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Teddy Died in Jan of 1919. I think maybe it was Theodore Roosevelt Jr. that you speak of.
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05-10-2013, 11:22 PM | #10 |
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Found a carb and installed it. No spark. Yippee. Time to learn all about the Model A ignition.
So far: Battery is good Wiring is correct The car is an hour away from me, so I will be heading back Sunday to try and pinpoint the issue. |
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I'm sure the points need to be cleaned from setting so long. Twice my points oxidized after setting for 3 months in damp weather. Just use a points file to stroke the contacts a few times and wipe them clean with a small piece of cereal box or similar cardboard..
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Don't get to carried away with ripping the electrical system all apart. Most spark issues tend to be simple problems, so check one thing at a time. Guessing with it sitting for a long time I would change the condencor just for good measure first. If it still has the original switch and armored cable make sure the cable if fully into the switch and not pulled out just alittle. From there I would make sure you have power to the switch and work your way to the dist. Rod
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Make the offer and the deal before you get it running, once running price bound to go up!! and you did all the work.
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05-11-2013, 12:12 AM | #14 |
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Thanks for the advice guys. My plan is to take it step by step - I found a troubleshooting guide to help:
http://www.grantmaclaren.com/terrystips/ The electrical trouble shooting section looks like it will help me out a lot. |
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