Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2018, 10:45 AM
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Re: 2 Cylinders Not Firing Update
Another update. Finally got bushing for compression test. Cylinders 1,3 & 4 show a little over 50 lbs. Cylinder # 2, shows nothing. I took out plugs 1 and 2 and poured some marvel mystery oil into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2018, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2018, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Re: 2 Cylinders Not Firing Update
You are very correct. Ordered a bushing adaptor that I can use for compression check on both cylinders. Out of curiosity what is the wet test ?
BTW, thanks for responding.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2018, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Re: 2 Cylinders Not Firing Update
Thanks for the reply Ernie. I went ahead and ordered a new distributer cap, rotor, condenser and new copper strips to run from the cap to the plugs. I have e new set of points already, so I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2018, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
2 Cylinders Not Firing Update
I removed the plugs from the two cylinders that are getting voltage from the distributer, but not firing. The front cylinder has enough pressure on the up stroke to move your thumb off the plug port....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Front Two Cylinders stopped firing
Did you go back with copper gaskets ? I was looking at the gasket sets online at Brattons, seems like a lot of gaskets in he head gasket set. Was that a pretty deep dive project ( head gaskets ) ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
Re: Front Two Cylinders stopped firing
Update: Removed the two plugs last night, turned the engine over while holding my thumb on plug port. Both ports had plenty of pressure. Enough to move my thumb off on the upstroke. When the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
Re: Front Two Cylinders stopped firing
Update : I pulled the plugs last night and held my thumb over the plug port and disconnected the coil from the distributer cap. I had my best friend turn the engine over and I could not keep my thumb...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
Re: Front Two Cylinders stopped firing
Its an old style distributer. The number one plug is at the far end of the arm, the number 2 is on the closer contact closest to the actual distributer cap body. I tested the compression last night...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2018, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 18
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Front Two Cylinders stopped firing
I have a 29' Model A. It has been running great, and then it started running rough. Turns out the first two cylinders from front to back stopped firing. I checked distributer, and I am getting fire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2014, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
Re: It Just Died
Bob found the short, it was in the bottom of the distributer. Thanks Duffy and Bob !
It is back up and running.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2014, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
Re: It Just Died
I will try the test you mentioned with the points tonight when I get home. Thank you. By the way, I have some in-laws that live in your neck of the woods. A nephew that just moved from Minneapolis to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2014, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2014, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2014, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2014, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 11
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It Just Died
I took my '29 A for a short ride today, and I noticed it was low on gas, so I pulled into a station to fill it up. When I pulled in, I put the car in neutral and was about to turn the key off, and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2014, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,872
Re: Flushing Radiator Cooling System
Would it hurt anything to run the engine with evapo rust in the coolant system for a short time, and then drain it and flush with water and run it then flush it again and run it again ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2014, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2014, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2014, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,872
Flushing Radiator Cooling System
I have a 1929 Model A that runs like a top now that I have replaced the condensor ( thanks for the advice). I am going through the car now, checkling everything and trying to be proactive and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2014, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,886
Re: DScott
Thanks for the advice. I know the previous owner and he took very good care of it. I will do as you suggest though. It makes sense to keep an eye on it and stay ahead of issues if possible. By the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2014, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,886
Re: DScott
Thanks for the response. I am looking forward to learning from you guys !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2014, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,886
Re: DScott
Would the condensor only do that when the engine is up to speed ? that goes bad it would backfire whether hot or cold. It only seems to happens after it gets warm, 15-20 minutes low speed.
I like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2014, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,886
Re: DScott
By The way, Thank you I will give that a try. I love this car !
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