Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Re: Air Fuel Mixture Adjustment
All good things to look for. I have two carbs, both of unknown origin. They came with the two A's I purchased long ago. Both have worked well in the past, but they sat too long with old gas in them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Re: Air Fuel Mixture Adjustment
Sorry, I'm referring to the GAV. It doesn't seem to want to seat, nor does it have any effect on the operation of the engine. I start with it out one turn. When I turn it in clockwise, nothing, even...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Air Fuel Mixture Adjustment
Still messing with carb issues, but making some headway. The issue now is that no matter where I set the air/fuel mixture from inside the cab, there's no difference. Engine still runs even when it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Carb Rebuild kit
What's the best Zenith rebuild kit and where do I get it?
thanks,
rex
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2023, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Re: Power Issue?
By rebuild, I mean that the engine was completely disassembled, parts restored or replaced as needed. Boring, new rings, machining where needed, etc. The only mileage it has so far is driving around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2023, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Re: Power Issue?
I didn't mean to imply that I have a slipping clutch, I don't. I'm saying that if I were to climb a steep hill, even though in 1st gear, it seems like I would have to slip the clutch to keep the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Power Issue?
Driving my '30 Model A coupe after a lengthy restoration. A complete engine rebuild with a Bumfield head was part of the project. I'm not sure I'm getting the power out of it I should expect,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
Got both carbs working. One had a sticking float valve and the other had a jet that was completely plugged. Agree that the gas wasn't bad (as in too old). I think both carbs got fouled over time with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
I've had this happen at 3 times now. The first time was fixed by replacing the gas. The 2nd time was also fixed by replacing the gas. Admittedly, the first two times, the gas was in there for months,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
I took the carb out of my '30 pickup and put it in the coupe. Now it runs fine. Apparently the carb has issues although I can't see anything when I open it up, other than the bowl inlet valve seems...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
I've sprayed all the innards of the carb with cleaner and blasted them with air. I have to say that I didn't see any sign of contamination or crud. I did notice that the float valve was a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
It's the ethanol. All gas has it unless you're buying clear gas. US typically has 10% ethanol, which we see in Oregon; UK has moved to 20% and it is wreaking havoc with old cars, destroying fittings,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2023, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2023, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
Jim, I've left the gas cap off. I'll try the condenser. Thanks for the carb cleaning info!
Dave, I would expect to see crud in the sediment bowl. My assumption has been that the ethanol has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2023, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Re: Draining the Gas Again
Dave. The engine will run for a few seconds and then die. The first time this happened, I changed the fuel and it fixed the problem. The 2nd time it happened, I changed the fuel, had the carb cleaned...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Draining the Gas Again
I'm having continuous problems with bad fuel in my 1930 coupe. It seems the Model A carb is more susceptible to it than in any of my other cars. The latest tank fouled the carb in just a few weeks. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Re: Door Lock Issue
Got it. I took the mechanism out and bent the lock tang just a little. Works fine now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2020, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Re: Door Lock Issue
Thanks Gary, a little more investigation is required on my part. I see you're at Whidbey Island. Brings back memories. I was in a Navy patrol squadron at NAS Whidbey in the '60s.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2020, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Door Lock Issue
I can’t open the drivers door of my ‘30 coupe from the outside. The slide lock seems to be engaged, even though it’s slid all the way to the unlocked position. If I remove the two screws from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2018, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,211
Bent Wishbone
I was ready to install the engine/transmission into my '29 truck when I noticed a twist in the wishbone. It's bent at the weld near the passenger side bend (near the ball). I've tried to straighten...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2014, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,880
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2014, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,880
Re: Removing Door Handle
Looking forward to it 28ACoupe. I've tried all positions... 1/8 turn, 1/4 turn, 1/2 turn, full turn, no turn, all turns in between. Looking forward to posting what the problem was; probably user...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2014, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,880
Re: Removing Door Handle
Unfortunately, it's still no go. I've screwed the locking mech back on and doused it with Croil. There's no hint of that thing moving out. I've put the door on the floor, stood on the edge of it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2014, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,880
Re: Removing Door Handle
Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes. "The Book" is Les Andrews Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook (the red one) page 1-108
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,880
Removing Door Handle
I'm trying to remove the door handle off my '30 pickup. It's the locking outside handle. Everything else is off, including all the screws and the inside handle. The latch mech on the edge of the...
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