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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By kippmw
Re: Taxi Cab??

See Marshall's replies and picture above.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By kippmw
Taxi Cab??

Hi all. It's been a while since I've been on here, but thought I'd share this. I was watching a YouTube video by a hot rod channel I follow and they showed a clip of this car at Hershey last year....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Re: Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

That's a thought. I've got a bunch of floats, so I'll try that. Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Re: Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

It has 3/4 of a tank right now. It runs great down the road with good power, which you wouldn't expect if there was a fuel flow issue.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Re: Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

Typical driveway steepness of maybe 4-5% grade, so not that steep.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Re: Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

You'd think it wouldn't run well down the road if there was a fuel flow issue, but it runs great down the road with good power.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Re: Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

That would make sense, except the gas would slosh to the back of the bowl where the jets/passages are, right? Not starving the carb of fuel?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By kippmw
Rough Idle When Pointed Uphill

Hi all. I'm scratching my head a little with this one. I have a good Zenith 2 on my car that runs great down the road with good response and power. The idle get's a little odd under certain...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By kippmw
Re: B-W woes

I had similar problems with the chain coupler in my Borg Warner. My problem was that the connecting link in the chain had failed. I did some reading online about how to measure drive chains, measured...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,829
Posted By kippmw
Re: Carbs...Tillitson vs Zenith vs Marvel???

Not sure why nobody will just answer your question...anyway, the Zenith was the original equipment carb for the A. Both Tillotson and Marvel (sometimes known as Allstate) were aftermarket replacement...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Re: Alternator Always Charging

Thanks all. I should mention that it's a 10 year old alternator and an original ammeter that's been in the car for 50 years (since my dad and grandpa first restored the car). I really doubt that the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Re: Alternator Always Charging

Thanks. I already checked the voltage at running RPM and it all seems fine. If there was a draw on the battery, it wouldn't start after weeks sitting, but it does.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Re: Alternator Always Charging

I tried unhooking lights and horn...no effect I'm afraid.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Re: Alternator Always Charging

I've heard about bad repops being unreliable. However, I think this is an original that's been on there since 1971 when my dad and grandpa restored the car. No problems with the gauge in those years....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Re: Alternator Always Charging

I'll check the grounds.. The battery seems fine, though. The car can sit for weeks and start right up.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,038
Posted By kippmw
Re: Boat Anchor

I've been told that I can be an..."agressive" Model A driver, so take that for what it is. Lol. I learned that these cars are tough and can handle a little aggressive driving. It's a Model A, they're...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,921
Posted By kippmw
Alternator Always Charging

Hi all. Drove my coupe accross town the other day, probably 50-60 miles total. Even after driving for a while at speed, the ammeter sat at a consistent 9-10 amps charge. It jumped up to 15- 20 amps...
Forum: Model-A 06-10-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 611
Posted By kippmw
Winfield Model S Carb - Updraft Float Bowl - B Size

WTB a float bowl for a Winfield Model S. I have the throttle assembly in B size and need the float bowl to go with it. Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,465
Posted By kippmw
Re: 28/29 - 30/31 crankshaft difference??

The engine in my coupe is an A block that was modified to accept a B crank, so it has been done.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,183
Posted By kippmw
Re: Max Speed of a Model A with 26% OD and HC Head

I saw 70mph in my 29 fordor once and it was a little scary. I have an inserted engine with oversize intake valves, B cam, 5.9:1 Brumfield head, dual B carbs, and a Borg Warner overdrive. 55-60 on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By kippmw
Re: Borg Warner Coupler

Thanks all for the input! Following up on this...I finally got around to tearing things apart today. One link in the chain between the overdrive and the differential had come loose. Looks like I need...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By kippmw
Re: Borg Warner Coupler

Thank you! It may be a bit before I can tear into it. I'll let you know if I need one. If it happens to be the chain that is bad, any ideas on where I can obtain a replacement chain?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By kippmw
Re: Borg Warner Coupler

Thank you. I should have been more specific. I am hearing a noise as if something is intermittently touching metal (torque tube?) and assumed that it had something to do with the OD coupling. Seeing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By kippmw
Borg Warner Coupler

Hello all! Does anyone have detailed pictures of what the coupler looks like between the output shaft of a Borg Warner and the pinion? I have reason to believe that mine is on the way out and I'm...
Forum: Model-A 06-06-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,047
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