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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: 17th annual Greenwood South Carolina Model A swap meet information

Thanks guys for the information I also did see that the Charlotte show is the same weekend but the Charlotte show looks like a very good swap meet but me and my wife have difficulty walking and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: 17th annual Greenwood South Carolina Model A swap meet information

Thanks for the response Stingray70 was just wondering about the size of the meet yes roughly 7 hours is alot of road time but just to get out and go somewhere after the last couple of years we all...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
17th annual Greenwood South Carolina Model A swap meet information

Hey everyone maybe looking to attend the Greenwood S.C. Model A swap meet in April have never attended before I'm 3 1/2 hour drive from here in East Tennessee is it usually a good swap meet? Working...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,226
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: Finally got my 29 tudor back on the road!!!

Thanks everyone for all the great and kind comments! Taking everyone's advice kinda cool here today in East Tennessee but me and the wife took Ethel out again for a ride even though it was only in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,226
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Finally got my 29 tudor back on the road!!!

Haven't posted in a while but a little back story after having serious health issues and out of the hobby and my 29 tudor sitting for almost 7 years I finally got her running and 1st time out on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,483
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Post Re: Bought a new toy need some door questions answered please.

Thanks everyone for the help I'm not sure what I have as I am seeing what you all are as I haven't picked it up yet have only seen pictures also but all the information sounds good. Here is another...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,483
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: Bought a new toy need some door questions answered please.

Well not sure at all now. As I said I was jumping the gun a little haven't got it home yet. I have a 29 Tudor so can compare the doors with it just thought I possibly could find out but I see I have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,483
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: Bought a new toy need some door questions answered please.

Thanks for the information Mike I do like the original metal stock doors. Now just finding a couple decent doors. Thanks everyone! Robert
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,483
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: Bought a new toy need some door questions answered please.

Thanks for your response everybody as stated not sure which direction I'm going to go but just trying to figure out what doors would fit plus if 28/29 would interchange with between different models?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,483
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Bought a new toy need some door questions answered please.

Well bought a new project just haven't picked it up yet so kinda jumping the gun so to speak but it's a huckster truck project. Not sure if going to build wooden doors or no doors just open cab or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Hello everybody hopefully getting closer to the problem I visited with two dear friends that has helped me over years helped me get the tudor running 13 years ago and were just the best they help me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-13-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: 6 volt alternator problem

Thanks guys thats what I tried put a jumper wire from the first pin then to the housing for a little bit with engine running plus checked wires to make sure contacts were good but everything seemed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
6 volt alternator problem

Me again guys I have a 6 volt positive ground alternator and I'm pretty sure it isn't working. Before letting the tudor sit for 5 years I can't get the alternator to work. I always had to Rev the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Hey guys getting the tudor running alot better but not perfect still having g some issues. But thanks Brent Terry I took your advice and just let it set and run for a good hour or more. That's what...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions and support. I think I mentioned it previously somewhere in the posts that the tudor was and always ran perfectly up until I put it the garage and had to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Just sitting and trying to figure the problem with the one cylinder that I think by just my pressure on my thumb I'm going to order a compression adapter and give it a true test to make sure that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Thanks for the help I'm going to order a plug adapter for a compression tester so I can check for sure. Not sure if it's a intake or exhaust valve problem but I'm thinking that may be the problem but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

I have a standard zenith #2 carburetor made by Holly instead of pickup jet I meant idle jet that goes down in secondary well. I had to get a new one as the one that came out was stripped and wouldn't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

On timing of engine that is the exact position the rotor on that is where I always timed it with timing pin at top dead center. I just bought the nu-rex to make it easier as I wasn't really sure if I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Thanks for the response nkaminar when running at idle speed the engine will surge up and down in a steady slow "loping" motion. But at the same time acts like it's not hitting on all cylinders. It's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
I feel like a newbie again?? Problems, problems,!!!

Hey everyone I've been trying to work on the 29 tudor as I can. I'm trying to remember how to recall things about the A and trying to figure out problems with the car after I suffered a stroke and it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,016
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again??

Ground on frame is good took it off and cleaned frame. Car will turn over no problem just not any spark at points. Going to make a simple test light and start with coil see if I have power there and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,016
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again??

Yes new condenser and double checked points on each cam lobe. Points set at .020 also checked on each distributor lobe all consistent. Also took distributor cap off layed a wrench on contact of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,016
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again??

Hey everyone need some help please. Started working on the 29 tudor. First thing I put new plugs new points and condenser ( I have modern points setup) drained old gas put in new with some seafoam...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,016
Posted By DeBordEngineMan
Re: I feel like a newbie again??

Thanks everyone for the great welcoming back to the forum its a great place to find a wealth of information and help from fellow model a owners. As life seems to always throw a cure ball your way the...
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