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Maggie05 · 11-01-2015, 11:28 AM

My Model A wont go over 20 MPH under power, this is what I checked so far, timing and points set properly, I have a good stream of fuel to the carb, float is set properly, no backfiring, the car revs up fine and idles great, when I take it out for a spin, it just won't go. I don't know what else to check. I'm lost.

Bob C · 11-01-2015, 11:30 AM

Have you checked if the throttle is opening all the way??

Bob

Royce P · 11-01-2015, 11:33 AM

Brake adjustment?

Tom Wesenberg · 11-01-2015, 11:48 AM

Check for a plugged exhaust. Rodents love to make nests in any openings of Model A's.

Clem Clement · 11-01-2015, 12:24 PM

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How many womens in your car??? Over ten and it slows the thing down.

I got caught with the famous eV-8 throttle linkage piece on my car. It is shorter that the model A version and won't let the throttle fully open. Boy was I embarrassed.

3 pieces: 6"; 10 3/4";17"

11-01-2015, 11:28 AM	#1
Maggie05 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2	1930 Roadster not accelerating under power My Model A wont go over 20 MPH under power, this is what I checked so far, timing and points set properly, I have a good stream of fuel to the carb, float is set properly, no backfiring, the car revs up fine and idles great, when I take it out for a spin, it just won't go. I don't know what else to check. I'm lost.

11-01-2015, 11:30 AM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: 1930 Roadster not accelerating under power Have you checked if the throttle is opening all the way?? Bob

11-01-2015, 11:33 AM	#3
Royce P Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 476	Re: 1930 Roadster not accelerating under power Brake adjustment? __________________ 1910 Touring 1914 Touring 1915 Touring 1917 Torpedo Runabout

11-01-2015, 11:48 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1930 Roadster not accelerating under power Check for a plugged exhaust. Rodents love to make nests in any openings of Model A's.

11-01-2015, 12:24 PM	#5
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: 1930 Roadster not accelerating under power Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How many womens in your car??? Over ten and it slows the thing down. I got caught with the famous eV-8 throttle linkage piece on my car. It is shorter that the model A version and won't let the throttle fully open. Boy was I embarrassed. 3 pieces: 6"; 10 3/4";17"