Questions

[JimCaseSC]

Hello Fellas,
Newby here and have a couple of questions for all you (experts in my book).
Joined last September and been hanging in the shadows reading threads on this
very informative forum. Really have enjoyed reading a lot since September. I have
a couple of questions, but first would like to give some background facts:

1) Purchased a 1929 Model "A" Roadster [ engine serial # 2485882 ] and took
delivery last August. Pretty Nice driver vehicle but with issues. Engine barely
running but definitely not road worthy.
2) Top or roof partially installed, lights / horn inoperable, carburetor leaking gas,
differential leaking oil, front end shimmy, just some of the issues.
3) Tinkered with light/horn rod and got operable, removed steering sector and
sent off to have rebuilt, received back rebuilt and installed.
4) Has a previously installed electronic ignition, cylindrical 6 volt generator,
speedo not working, no rear window.


Questions:

1) After installing rebuilt steering sector and trying to install light switch/ horn
rod determined it to be too short as not room for spring, spider & keeper.
measured rod and it measures 45 3/4 inch. It worked before I sent the
steering sector off for rebuild but will not work now. I realize a rod is
available at 45 31/32 inch, but an extra 3/32 inch is not going to be enough.
Any advice on how to fix would be greatly appreciated?
2) Since it has electronic ignition already installed, do I need to convert to a
6 volt alternator for ignition to operate at maximum efficiently?
3) For relatively long drives {at speeds above 45 MPH} should I consider
eliminating the Tilly carb and replacing with a Zenith carb?

Hoping I haven't been to long winded. Looking forward to help with these
problems. Not ready to send pictures now, but maybe soon.
Regards, Jim

[Mike V. Florida]

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