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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

Hi Ken, Old style points & Condenser is in the old spot below the distributor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

Hi Bill, I do have the wrench.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

This last time I ignored the instructions & went with common sense. And we see where that got me. The other times I did as instructed & got the other result-too far from the lobe to get there in 1 or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

I'll check. I get good spark at the Points.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

wmws One thing that doesn't make sense to me is this:
"5. From the right side of the engine, the rotor should be pointing to about 5 o'clock position. Loosen the distributor cam screw and rotate the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

wmws Yes. Checked it multiple times. Everything shuld be perfect. Just not understanding what it could be. Very odd.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

OK. So, Now I've tried adjusting the timing 4 or 5 times according to this commonly used description. There are a bunch of these descriptions out there & are all pretty much identical. It ran OK...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-21-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

And which way do I need to rotate the steering column? Clockwise or counter clockwise? Thank you both for your input.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-21-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By dfairty1
Adjusting the Retard/Advance on the steering column

So, Fully Retarded, the steering column lever is one click down (hits the body at fully retarded) And I have about 3/8" gap between the distributor arm & the body at fully advanced.
How does one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,915
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Passenger door opens while driving '30 A

It's a '30 2 door Sport Coupe.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,915
Posted By dfairty1
Passenger door opens while driving '30 A

Not sure what is causing this. Happens randomly. I moved the catch plate in a bit, that helped, but it's still happening. I hope it isn't frame related! Help! I don't want to lose a passenger.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,093
Posted By dfairty1
Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe

Got both screws out. Just stuck in there, As long as I can grab it with pliers & not do damage I can pull it out. Just wanted to be sure. No idea why it is stuck. Feels loose to the touch. Very...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,093
Posted By dfairty1
Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe

Hi folks,
Is there a secret to removing the condenser? It is an original distributor set up. No upgrades. Condenser is at the base of the distributor body, held in place by a single screw. I didn't...
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