Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2021, 11:23 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
I can get a big pipe wrench on the hub. But then I can't get a good grip on bolt from the side.
I think I might need to remove radiator so I can use a impact from the front.
Crap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2021, 08:44 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
So I tried putting a rag between the gear to prevent it from turning. But soon realized there was nothing holding it together.
Now how to I prevent that gear from turning?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2021, 11:56 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Got my parts, really fast and great service.
Twiss car parts .ca
I went with aluminum for the gear.
Got a fuel valve and filter to fix my current leaky valve.
My fuel line looks a little wanky...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2021, 04:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2021, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Did some research so I can see that gear is fiber and it's coming apart, missing chunks actually.
So should I go fiber again or aluminium?
Can anybody recommend a reputable dealer I can buy from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2021, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Well there's your problem.
Hard to see because my picture stuck.
Partial broken teeth on first pic.
I turned into the wobble on second and can see the hub teeth sticking out the side.
I'm off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2021, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Ok so I found my dimple, it's exactly at 180 of where I original though it was. I confirmed it by looking through the spark plug.
If it wasn't for the wrench I would of never seen it trying by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2021, 08:26 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Bough a steel 5/16 rod this morning a made a new timing pin.
Found my dimple its 180 degrees off where I thought it was.
My timing wheel is at angle, that has me confused.
I have a few things...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2021, 07:50 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Here's a pic, ya my oil filter attaches there.
My gap is good I have already checked, I also gapped my sparks to. 035 yesterday while I was at it.
Points are conducting fine, and my testing light...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 124
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2021, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Ok I'm back. Sorry life got in the way so I haven't done much on the truck. I did add marvel mistery oil a few times and cranked the starter a few rotations to spread it around.
It really helped...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2021, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Anyone know where I can buy/order a timing Wrench.
The nu hex website doesn't ship to Canada. And every Canadian site is out of stock for them.
I just found a deep 1 3/8 socket I think will work,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2021, 01:18 PM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
It's 6v and battery is 6v and positive goes straight to the frame.
I've include the up skirt pic you guys want so badly. Lol
Timing pin is in all the way, it's been grinded into a point and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2021, 02:24 PM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Are you kindling me, this is a great thread. I'm actually having fun diagnosing this truck while learning alot.
When I spoke with the previous owner he mentioned having alot of trouble timing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Ok I think I understand, I towed it to my place this week to be able to work on it. I have a very long driveway so tomorrow with some patience I will get some help and push her for a few slow...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2021, 08:39 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
So what you guys are saying is the points should close just before the brass tab hits the #1 pin?
And they should open before it leaves the brass tab, it should be just opening when centered on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2021, 06:21 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
The rotor goes counter clockwise, In my picture the brass tab right hand edge is inline withe the #1 and the points close.
In the other picture the brass tabs left hand edge is inline with the #1...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2021, 06:13 PM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Thanks for the pic, I just checked and that's exactly what I've got.
I replaced the coil with that one while troubleshooting, the other one was wired the same way.
If I remember correctly it's a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2021, 02:47 PM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
So as pictured (distributor rotor right hand edge on the #1 piston pin)
The points should be closed and just about to open?
With spark retarder all the way up.
Positive is towards the drivers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2021, 07:12 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
While I was moving/pushing the truck to set my timing pin I noticed a valve in piston #1 that looked like it was open all the time.
Inside the piston chamber the pistons are toward the driver...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2021, 06:52 AM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Hi, sorry I didn't reply earlier, busy weekend and then on Monday my van starter just died, so now I have 2 vehicles to fix.
Here's s the pictures I promised for timing and wiring.
In the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2021, 01:52 PM
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
I found the local model A club in Ottawa.
Ok I timed it right this time, did it while on the phone with club organizer.
He sent some stuff about timing and I'm looking at what you guys are saying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2021, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
We pushed the car in 3rd to get the timing pin set.
I saw distributor go counter clockwise, thanks for that Rob. Wrong edge was set as timing.
So now on passenger side of car looking at distributor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2021, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Rob d'or, I'll check the wiring today and post back, thanks I was a little confused about that.
1crosscut, thanks, your right, look what I found https://www.canadascapitalas.com/
I'm gonna...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2021, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 124
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Re: 1929 double a won't start, help
Carb is a tillotson model x.
Old distributor, I think most of the car is actually stock and original.
I checked timing originally to make sure it was good before messing with the distributor.
I...
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