The Ford Barn

Gary WA · 06-04-2015, 07:27 PM

Jun 23-27th, Walla Walla,WA Are we All Ready!? See you on the way-departing on the 22nd.

160B · 06-04-2015, 07:54 PM

Will be there, departing the 21st.

Steve Plucker · 06-04-2015, 10:04 PM

Will be there, but I am always there!...At least 40 miles to the north!

31 Vicky · 06-04-2015, 11:55 PM

We will be there, departing Sonoma County California June 20...

A's Always
Dave

montanafordman · 06-05-2015, 07:27 AM

I sure wish I could go! Unfortunately (fortunately) I will be busy studying that week and wrapping things up at home since I'll be starting a new job with SkyWest Airlines on the 29th. The systems in my new ride are going to be a little more complicated to memorize and operate than a Model A.

I'm finally ditching my 40 year old freight airplanes and my midnight schedule for the shiny floozy shown above.

I had a blast at my current, soon to be former company but the show (my career) must go on. I'm sure I'll really be looking forward to when training is over, and I eventually have enough seniority to spend some time at home and get going on the Model A again. The simplicity of the Model A is a great way for a pilot to unwind in my humble opinion! A lot cheaper than an airplane too, and less like actual work! (what I do for a living anyway).

Tacoma Bob · 06-05-2015, 09:54 AM

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We are leaving the 19th.

Fred K-OR · 06-05-2015, 01:28 PM

Will be leaving on the 23rd as a "trailer queen" option. That is I "hope" we will if I can ever get this huckster to run! Still having electrical problems.

mshmodela · 06-05-2015, 01:53 PM

montanafordman,

Cargo jets are cool... Esp. this baby! 1.3 million lbs. max take off weight!

montanafordman · 06-05-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mshmodela

montanafordman,

Cargo jets are cool... Esp. this baby! 1.3 million lbs. max take off weight!]

Haha, true! Although my airplane for the last seven years was a piston twin and has a max takeoff weight of 7,000lbs. Just a LITTLE bit smaller...

. The CRJ 900 has a max takeoff weight of 84,500lbs, so it's a step in the right direction.

mshmodela · 06-05-2015, 05:21 PM

Actually saw "The" AN-225 land at CLE... making a delivery to NASA GRC a while back when I worked there... The photo does not give the true scale of the beast..

CarlG · 06-05-2015, 05:39 PM

I've seen it here in Anchorage (on the tarmac) several times. That set of 16 landing gear wheels is something else. That sucker is HUGE!

I read somewhere that they have a couple more partially finished, but can't come up with the funds to complete them.

Gary WA · 06-05-2015, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

Will be leaving on the 23rd as a "trailer queen" option. That is I "hope" we will if I can ever get this huckster to run! Still having electrical problems.

Bring it we will fix it there.

Fred K-OR · 06-05-2015, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary WA

Bring it we will fix it there.

When I tried to take it to coffee this A.M., I started it, within a second or two it quit. No amp meter activity. Tried to start it-would not start. I moved the spark lever down, the amp meter started to show the way it should. Moved the spark lever up, amp meter still OK. Started it again, ran for about a second or two and same thing. Left it set-had to get to coffee.

Went to the shop to work on it after coffee today. It acted as if nothing was wrong with it! Moved the spark lever all over the place-no problem-ran like it should. The interesting thing is that I had the same problem with another distributor I had in it which I replace with current distributor. I put a screw driver under distributor to pry it up a bit-no problem. Tried to see if the distributor would turn in the head-no problem. Moved the wire from the coil around-no problem. Moved the wire going into the distributor-no problem. Moved other wires around in the engine compartment-no problem. Just do not know what problem I have!!!

So Gary, it may make it on the trailer so I can haul it to the meet and if it still has problems, you all may have a chance to fix it! Thanks for the offer.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-05-2015, 08:09 PM

Fred, have you tried a clip lead between the distributor and a good ground, just in case the hole in the head might not be giving it a good ground?

An original popout cable also offers two more grounding points, the cable head nut mount, and the instrument panel mount.

Steve Plucker · 06-05-2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

When I tried to take it to coffee this A.M., I started it, within a second or two it quit. No amp meter activity. Tried to start it-would not start. I moved the spark lever down, the amp meter started to show the way it should. Moved the spark lever up, amp meter still OK. Started it again, ran for about a second or two and same thing. Left it set-had to get to coffee.

Went to the shop to work on it after coffee today. It acted as if nothing was wrong with it! Moved the spark lever all over the place-no problem-ran like it should. The interesting thing is that I had the same problem with another distributor I had in it which I replace with current distributor. I put a screw driver under distributor to pry it up a bit-no problem. Tried to see if the distributor would turn in the head-no problem. Moved the wire from the coil around-no problem. Moved the wire going into the distributor-no problem. Moved other wires around in the engine compartment-no problem. Just do not know what problem I have!!!

So Gary, it may make it on the trailer so I can haul it to the meet and if it still has problems, you all may have a chance to fix it! Thanks for the offer.

Jack Remillard from Pendleton is heading up the Repair Tent...He and his crew and whoever else will do you up good!

Pluck

Fred K-OR · 06-05-2015, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Jack Remillard from Pendleton is heading up the Repair Tent...He and his crew and whoever else will do you up good!

Pluck

Pluck, hope I can a least get it on and off the trailer and to the repair tent. But in the next week or so, I will keep working on it and see if I can find something.

Thanks Tom. I will give that a try. But like I mentioned, I want down after coffee today and everything worked the way it should. But I will mess with it some more and see if something turns up (on or off).

Fred K-OR · 06-05-2015, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Fred, have you tried a clip lead between the distributor and a good ground, just in case the hole in the head might not be giving it a good ground?

An original popout cable also offers two more grounding points, the cable head nut mount, and the instrument panel mount.

I have an aftermarket cable that looks like it may be made out of plastic. I took the cable head nut mount off so I could get the distributor out. Maybe I need to hook it up again.

Tom, another question about this situation. Could a coil act up like this in the early morning? Maybe caused by the cooler weather or something? Just another thought.

BTW sorry about the hijack of this thread.

Gary WA · 06-05-2015, 09:19 PM

coil is usually when hot.You say you move the spark lever, sounds like a short in the distributor wire. Check that over real good.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-05-2015, 10:15 PM

I agree with Gary.
I'd look for the lower plate wire grounding out, or maybe it's broken.

Rex_A_Lott · 06-06-2015, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I agree with Gary.
I'd look for the lower plate wire grounding out, or maybe it's broken.

This sounds right, but its remarkable that its the same problem with two different distributors. Still possible though.
Take a real good look at the switch.
Good Luck.

I've always admired the pics of your Huckster, hope you get it fixed, fast!

06-04-2015, 07:54 PM	#2
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Will be there, departing the 21st. __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

06-04-2015, 10:04 PM	#3
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Will be there, but I am always there!...At least 40 miles to the north!

06-04-2015, 11:55 PM	#4
31 Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 106	Re: Northwest Regional Meet We will be there, departing Sonoma County California June 20... A's Always Dave

06-05-2015, 07:27 AM	#5
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: Northwest Regional Meet I sure wish I could go! Unfortunately (fortunately) I will be busy studying that week and wrapping things up at home since I'll be starting a new job with SkyWest Airlines on the 29th. The systems in my new ride are going to be a little more complicated to memorize and operate than a Model A. I'm finally ditching my 40 year old freight airplanes and my midnight schedule for the shiny floozy shown above. I had a blast at my current, soon to be former company but the show (my career) must go on. I'm sure I'll really be looking forward to when training is over, and I eventually have enough seniority to spend some time at home and get going on the Model A again. The simplicity of the Model A is a great way for a pilot to unwind in my humble opinion! A lot cheaper than an airplane too, and less like actual work! (what I do for a living anyway). __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart ) Last edited by montanafordman; 06-05-2015 at 07:41 AM.

06-05-2015, 09:54 AM	#6
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We are leaving the 19th.

06-05-2015, 01:28 PM	#7
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Will be leaving on the 23rd as a "trailer queen" option. That is I "hope" we will if I can ever get this huckster to run! Still having electrical problems. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

06-05-2015, 01:53 PM	#8
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Northwest Regional Meet montanafordman, Cargo jets are cool... Esp. this baby! 1.3 million lbs. max take off weight! __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

06-05-2015, 05:21 PM	#10
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Actually saw "The" AN-225 land at CLE... making a delivery to NASA GRC a while back when I worked there... The photo does not give the true scale of the beast.. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio Last edited by mshmodela; 06-05-2015 at 06:29 PM.

06-05-2015, 05:39 PM	#11
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Northwest Regional Meet I've seen it here in Anchorage (on the tarmac) several times. That set of 16 landing gear wheels is something else. That sucker is HUGE! I read somewhere that they have a couple more partially finished, but can't come up with the funds to complete them. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

06-05-2015, 08:09 PM	#14
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Northwest Regional Meet Fred, have you tried a clip lead between the distributor and a good ground, just in case the hole in the head might not be giving it a good ground? An original popout cable also offers two more grounding points, the cable head nut mount, and the instrument panel mount.

06-05-2015, 09:19 PM	#18
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Northwest Regional Meet coil is usually when hot.You say you move the spark lever, sounds like a short in the distributor wire. Check that over real good. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

06-05-2015, 10:15 PM	#19
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Northwest Regional Meet I agree with Gary. I'd look for the lower plate wire grounding out, or maybe it's broken.