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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,578
Posted By wwirz
Re: Misfire mystery

Check and make sure you are not shorted somewhere in the distributor. Is the wire from the lower plate still OK? Is there a short in the terminal box?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By wwirz
Re: Quick Video: "Ford Model A Winter Drive"

Nice video. It is nice to see the enthusiasm you have for Model As. Thank you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,297
Posted By wwirz
Re: Won't run

Car ran when cold. When it heated up the engine ran rough and then quit. Had to wait a while for a restart
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,297
Posted By wwirz
Re: Won't run

OK. I had exactly the same issues on a friends car. Fuel flow, ignition was checked. I found that the manifold gaskets were shot., I replaced them with the copper filled gasket and torqued in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-08-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,126
Posted By wwirz
Re: speedometer

I had my speedometer worked on by papanick. Quick turnaround,fair price,excellent workmanship.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-21-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,744
Posted By wwirz
Re: Ugly Copra Drab

My car is these colors. With a Tacoma cream pin stripe,Tacoma cream rims and wide whitewalls, you cannot beat the color combinations. Very popular color choice
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,200
Posted By wwirz
Re: Repurposing Model "A" Wheels

I have wanted one to re-purpose into a clock
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,403
Posted By wwirz
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

There are a few YOUTUBE videos on Metal Stitching by Metalock. It can be done, but I do not know how economical it is for this repair. It is not a do-it-yourself process
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,748
Posted By wwirz
Re: Model A looses power

FLoat valve is open....possibly float is not set at the right height or bad float valve. Also sheck the condenser.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By wwirz
Re: First start of summer 2023

Usually something simple. I am glad you ran all the checks instead of throwing parts at it to try to get it to start
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,640
Posted By wwirz
Re: No Lights or Horn

Does the engine crank? If not, it is a bad ground from the battery.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,295
Posted By wwirz
Re: I am now a model A owner,

I drive essentially a stock Model A for club tours,ice cream runs,and 200 mile trips. To make my car reliable I did change to a leakless water pump, modern upper and lower plate which updates the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,019
Posted By wwirz
Re: Backfire! Help! So frustrated!

Maybe it has not been driven enough? Drive it under some load. Make sure you have some MMO in the oil and fuel. See what happens. CHECK THE WIRE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE LOWER AND UPPER PLATE FOR...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,311
Posted By wwirz
Re: long warm up

I was working with a fellow in our club that could not get his A to run very long unless it was wide open throttle. It was also difficult to start. Turned out to be that his spark plug gap was like...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By wwirz
Re: Ignition and throttle levers

Try snipping that wire tie that is holding the bunch of wires in picture no. 1. It could be that the wires and wire tie are interfering with the proper function of the throttle and spark levers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,248
Posted By wwirz
Re: Dies when slowing down

Open the GAV a bit. Start at 1/4 turn open.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,887
Posted By wwirz
Re: home built trunk.

Great looking trunks!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,887
Posted By wwirz
Re: home built trunk.

I made two wooden trunks for my A. The first one I made had a rounded top and was made from ask and oak with strips of walnut. The trunk gets more compliments than the car sometimes....,
The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,420
Posted By wwirz
Re: Putting model a on lift

I use a 4 post lift. I drive the car up on the ramps and the car is fully supported from the wheels. I can do the following with a 4 post lift:
Change oil
Do all the lubrication on clevices, etc....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,484
Posted By wwirz
Re: Radiator pushing water out overflow

I had a similar problem with overflowing because I over filled the radiator. Yes the coolant seeks its own level. To be certain about the temperature, purchase an infrared heat gun (about $30 from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,013
Posted By wwirz
Re: Converting to hydraulic breaks.

I had a 51 Plymouth with hydraulic brakes. These worked well but had continual issues with brake and master cylinders leaking and at times failing.
I completely enjoy the brakes on the Model A. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By wwirz
Re: Front Brake Actuator Grease Fittings

You can make a tool to drive the grease fittings in. They do not install with much force. I have installed the drive grease fittings without taking things apart. Easy to do.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,390
Posted By wwirz
Re: Hershey

I am going tomorrow. Looks like it will be dry in the afternoon. Will make a day of it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 29,452
Posted By wwirz
Re: New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns

I think that Terry Burtz will sort this matter out. Suggest letting the dust settle and await his findings.
I have not heard of anyone with problems with the BURTZ engines.
If or when I need a new...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,496
Posted By wwirz
Re: Backfiring

I had backfiring and sputter. Turned out to be the condenser. I could not keep condensers installed for more than 50 miles until I had to change it for backfiring issues. I went to the modern...
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