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01-06-2015, 04:03 PM | #21 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
Go BACK and reread post#11. If you didn't check that, no need to fiddle with the GAV.
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01-06-2015, 05:44 PM | #22 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
I had the same problem about a month ago. It turned out to be a clogged gas cap vent.
Loosen the gas cap. |
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01-06-2015, 06:39 PM | #23 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
I agree with previous poster---no need to fiddle with anything else until you give us results of #11. Speaking of GAV, I have no idea how many turns in and out mine is set. When cold, I just adjust it richer to keep it running smoothly and within a mile I find the "sweet spot". Then leave it alone until the next cold start
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01-06-2015, 09:36 PM | #24 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
Welcome to the Barn. Sounds like a fuel issue...I had a similar experience when I brought mine home. Ran great for the maiden voyage, but after a bit, it stirred up rust that had lingered in the tank, which then plugged the line and carb. Then it would only run when choked, and then quit.
I'm sure the veteran Barners here will get you going soon, but you may want to see if there is a Model A club near you, and reach out to them as well. Take it from another newbie...having some experienced folks right there with you is invaluable. In a short time, I've learned what would undoubtable have taken many years...and avoided making some dumb (or dangerous) decisions/mistakes by listening and asking questions. |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
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Wait, Did you do anything to the timing before you started the car the first time? Way out of time could give the symptom that it wants to start but won't keep going.
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01-06-2015, 10:48 PM | #26 | |
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01-06-2015, 11:47 PM | #27 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
I have had a bad coil act this same way. Twice . Are your plugs wet, or is any gas dripping or wet in the carb throat?
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07-18-2021, 01:09 PM | #28 |
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07-18-2021, 06:12 PM | #29 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
I was helping a friend with his car that had the same symptoms. There was fuel in the tank but low. I took the line off the carburetor and put it in a container. When I turned on the gas none came out. Turns out the after market fitting on the fuel tank (read Home Depot) would not allow all the gas to drain out of the tank. We put in a few gallons and the car ran fine.
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07-18-2021, 06:18 PM | #30 | |
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Took the fuel line loose to check that already & very good flow from line so don’t think that is the problem but thanks for your reply! Not sure why blue flames shot out of back of carburetor when I removed the gas cap unless allowed to much fuel in all at once! As you have guessed I’m sure I’m not a mechanic! We are selling the car which heretofore started right up first crank & ran like a top until the day we have a buyer that wants to come look at her! Any other ideas appreciated, our mechanic can’t get here until Tuesday or Wednesday! |
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07-18-2021, 10:08 PM | #31 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
It bounced around on the trailer and stirred up the crud in the tank
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07-19-2021, 05:39 AM | #32 |
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Re: 1929 model a won't stay running!
Crud in the tank, crud in the carburetor. Take the carburetor apart enough to spray carburetor cleaner in it and blow it out with compressed air. You may not need to take all the jets out. If the main jet is partially clogged it will run lean and pop out the intake. The blue flame out the intake is an indication of a lean mixture.
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07-19-2021, 11:36 AM | #33 | |
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Sjstephen 54... when we say that GAV is usually 1/4 turn or so open I suspect we are all assuming your carb is a Zenith, I find Tillotsons need the GAV adjuster turned about 1 full turn open . PS Welcome back to the Barn, Tom . Hope you're getting things sorted. Last edited by johnbuckley; 07-19-2021 at 11:43 AM. |
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