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Old 04-01-2021, 05:54 AM   #1
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Default Not enough power up hills....

Picked up a nice 32 barn find that started and drove good except when going up slight inclines or hills.

I was only able to buy this as the previous owner claimed "it was half off" the asking price.

Opened the pictured bottom end and it appears to be missing 4 cylinders, any input would be great.
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Old 04-01-2021, 06:39 AM   #2
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Default Re: Not enough power up hills....

That's because it's a model 'B'
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Old 04-01-2021, 06:58 AM   #3
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Hold on boy whatja got is an improved (1 2 3) 4 cylinder motor with fuel pump so at least you don't have to back up hills.
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Old 04-01-2021, 07:27 AM   #4
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looks more model T to me
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Old 04-01-2021, 07:34 AM   #5
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Kurt, I believe you have it right! As for power, I would suggest checking the rear end ratio.
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Old 04-01-2021, 09:28 AM   #6
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I'm assuming this is an April Fool's post. 1/2 off asking price due to missing 4 cylinders. Should have had a V8

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Old 04-01-2021, 09:32 AM   #7
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The turn signal lever doesn't work either??? Chap
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Old 04-01-2021, 12:13 PM   #8
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Default Re: Not enough power up hills....

That’s an easy call. If all cylinders don’t kick in when needed, your Northstar computer is obviously at fault.
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Old 04-10-2021, 09:22 AM   #9
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Engage the starter for those extra power surge needs.
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