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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By ports
storage compartment

I was told there is a storage compartment under the seat of my 1930 coupe. Can anyone help me with how to access this storage compartment. I can't seem to find a way to lift up the seat. I have a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By ports
hand throttle

I know that the hand throttle is used to start your model A. My question is when you move the hand throttle down, should their be any resistance or should you be able to move it freely downward. It...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,729
Posted By ports
Re: Frustrated

Talwrench. I do not yet have enough posts to send a private message. I am up visiting my daughter and grandkids in NH and will not be home until the beginning of August. I can’t express how grateful...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,729
Posted By ports
Re: Frustrated

To all again who replied thank you. You can’t know how good this makes me feel and how much I learn. It gives me confidence. Zax40, I will check that. I to thought that maybe something came loose or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,729
Posted By ports
Re: Frustrated

To all who replied I can't thank you enough. I know that once I figure this out I will be fine. I guess I am a little afraid that I will do something that will harm the engine. I have looked at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,729
Posted By ports
Frustrated

Before I start, I was able to get all the paper work completed and antique plates on my new purchase. What I am frustrated with is I am having trouble starting it. When I went to look at the car it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 672
Posted By ports
Gasket

Ports again. Removed the sediment bowl and cleaned it out. Drained the reaming gas from the tank. Did not se any particles or chunks of rust. Will get fresh alcohol free gas tomorrow. I have a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-06-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,949
Posted By ports
Re: confused

Thanks to all for responding. I do have horn and lights and all that stuff. After I get the gaskets for the sediment bowl and flush everything out I will let you know where I am. As I said before,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,949
Posted By ports
Re: confused

Thank you for your help. I have a couple of questions. When I pull down the hand throttle, it appears to go a short distance and then I feel resistance as if something is pulling back up. Is there...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,949
Posted By ports
confused

Ports here! My new 1930 model A coupe has been delivered from Mass. The car was driven up there before I purchased it. Now that it is at my house I am having trouble getting it to start and idle. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,900
Posted By ports
Re: First Model A

Terry. Thanks for replying. I have done a lot of reading and video watching to learn about model a maintenance. That being said, there is no better way to learn than hands on from someone who has...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,900
Posted By ports
Re: First Model A

Thank you to all who responded to my post. Although this is my first purchase, I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the modelA and have picked up vol 1 of Les Andrews book. Will be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-24-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,900
Posted By ports
First Model A

I purchased my first Model A Ford, a 1930 standard coupe. It will be shipped to Pottsville, Pa at the end of next week. I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about my new purchase from...
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