Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2011, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Re: Stalls a stoplight
Great ideas...but what would cause a perfectly running carb to suddenly stall at a stoplight?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2011, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Stalls a stoplight
For the last year the car ran fine with a professionally rebuilt Zenith carb. Just this week it has started stalling a stoplights unless I pull the throttle lever down or give a pump on the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
No longer idling at stop
My 1929 Fordor has been running very well since I put on a rebuilt carburetor (one of the ones sold on ebay). Once installed, I could slow down very fast for a stop light and it would maintain idle....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2011, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Head Gasket Blown or Not
If the head gasket shows signs of slight leaking (crusting) in several places after driving at higher speeds (45 mph+), is it considered blown? When does this low level leaking affect performance and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2011, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Gas Gauge Float Replacement
Is it possible to replace the gas gauge float through the port you put the gas in? I can see the float and it is not floating on top and usually shows tank is near zero when half full.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,542
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,542
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,542
Acceleration Smooth but Deceleration Rough
When my 1929 Model A is under load such as going up a hill or slight incline, the acceleration is very smooth. I typically drive on the open road at 45-50 mph and my engine is stock. However, when I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Restoring paint
My 1929 Model A Fordor has paint from over 50 years ago with little cracking or peeling. In general it is in pretty good shape, however, it shows its years. What is the best approach for restoring...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2011, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Re: Head Removal Tip Needed
Ok so
loosen nuts with WD-40 for a week or two with tapping
drain water
start engine - head will separate and engine will stop
What about the distributor? Do I need to loosen the lock screw?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2011, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Head Removal Tip Needed
I am going to remove the head on my standard '29 engine. It runs wells but the head gasket is leaking and want to replace the standard head with a 5.5 compression head for more power. The head hasn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,530
Driving Speed
I realize we all drive faster today then in the late 1920's but does anyone know how fast Models were originally driven? What speed was the Model A design to cruise at on a good road of the day I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Head Gasket and Other Repairs
Since my head gasket is leaking, I am planning to replace the gasket this fall. I am also going to put on a leakless water pump and new exhaust and valve cover gaskets. Is it worth putting on a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Re: Running smooth above 35 mph
It is not that the engine is shaking, it is that the acceleration is not smooth, almost like the gas is intermittent or skipping.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Running smooth above 35 mph
My 1929 runs pretty smooth up to 35 mph and cruises well at 35 mph. It idles well too. Above 35 or so, it seems to get rougher but will easily go from 35-45. I usually don't drive faster than 45. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Hi Compression Head
How can you tell if you have a high compression head? On my 1929, which seems mostly an original engine it has a "23" stamped in it near the front top and also has a small diamond shape on front top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2011, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Re: Parade Blues
I have the same question as BILLF, if GAV is nearly closed and still running rich by getting blackened spark plugs, what can you do to the carb to fix it?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2011, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Re: Running Rich
Tom, thanks for the pics and great advice on flow rates to check. That will be next on my list to look into.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Running Rich
My 1929 Model A engine (hasn't been rebuilt in 20 yrs) runs very well up to 45 mph or so not ready to rebuild it. I have a new rebuilt carb Zenith 1 rebuilt by an expert. But it still runs rich, no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2011, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Plated surfaces - what to do
I have a Model A Fordor which I believe is fairly original where all of the nickel plates surfaces (bumpers, headlights, door handles and fixtures, radiator shield, etc.) have seen better days and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2011, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,372
Re: Model A is "bucking." Why dat?
I have had a similar problem when coasting down a hill or decelerating. What is a Model A (no mods) supposed to sound like when slowing down say from 45 mph to 30 mph when coming to a stop light? Is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2011, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,246
Distributor Cam
I recently bought a Model B distributor cam from Bratton's since it is the only one they sell to replace my Model A distributor cam. The Model A cam was probably ok but decided to upgrade all parts...
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