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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

SUCCESS! At least partially.

Let me give a caveat here.

I was able to get the engine started and it sounds pretty. The engine idles quietly and smoothly, in fact the best since we shipped...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Smile Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Thank you John, I did that, Now I need to test the ammeter out and see if I need a new one.:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2021, 02:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Exclamation Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Yes I believe it is indeed the electrical system, and likely the distributor. I will be putting everything back together later today and we will go from there.


I just want my car back. 40 years...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Exclamation Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I was in the middle of testing the carbs when the timing gear broke. The Tillotson was not working right when driving around before and after. I left it on and was able to start the engine but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Smile Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Yes, I changed the points at the same time. The points on the Nu Rex upper plate were modern and needed to be changed.:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2021, 04:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I believe that the problem is not fuel, at least from a flow aspect. I disconnected the fuel line with the under the tank valve off at the carb and placed a container under the end. When I turned...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2021, 04:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I took the timing gear cover off and the gear looks just fine.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Smile Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I am systematically going through the checks you mentioned. At this point, I imagine that the problem is electrical. So, I will be working that angle the next day or two.


Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I am not sure what my dad did with this car. I imagine he tried to pick up "new" stuff at swap meets etc to make the car more modern. I will check out the crankshaft gear as you suggest.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Smile Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

No problem. I know that the Model A's are renown for being mechanically simple, but I am still behind the learning curve. I am a 65-year-old retiree who is an "old dog learning new tricks." I feel...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Exclamation Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Compared the two gears as you suggest, and the placement of the pins and the indentation are the same as far as I can determine.

:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I ended up taking off the timing gear cover. There is a "0" on the crankshaft gear opposite the indentation on the timing gear. Is this where the timing gear should be placed? If it is correct,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I can't tell what is going on. The only thing I saw was the intake valve popping up. It looks I need a partner to help out.
More later.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Question Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Okay just a quick question. From what I gather above, it might be possible to start and run the engine with the timing gear and the crankshaft gear out of sync by one or two teeth. My first thought...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2021, 03:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Okay, there is quite a bit to digest here. Everyone here has made some wonderful suggestions.

I will attempt to try out the suggestions and go from there. I am loathe to take the engine apart,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Great suggestions!


Yes, the cylinder head is made of aluminum. I am not sure what is the compression ratio, but it is certainly higher than the stock 4.22 to 1, perhaps it is about 5.5 or 6 to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I am using the non-ethanol gas 90 octane sold by the local service stations. I am not using the regular ethanol gas.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I changed the timing gear because the metal spindle part separated from the fiber outer part.



Yes, the spark looks good.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Red face Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

That may end up being what we do. However, I would like to fully explore other options and eliminate other possibilities before dismantling things again.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

I did not have it running long enough to determine this well. When I drove it around the block, I concentrated on just keeping it running when it was sputtering, and was playing around with the GAV...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Just for a sanity check, is there someway to check before taking the engine apart in case it ends up being unnecessary?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

No, yes, yes, and yes.


The car ran just fine before the timing gear went out
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

Compression is between 70 and 73.5
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,521
Posted By philcobill
Question Can't get engine started after changing timing gear

This past week we changed the timing gear in our Special Coupe. I have only been able to start and idle it three times and drive one time since then. The following is a list (not exhaustive) of...
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