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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

For those who wanted to see more pictures, I've thrown together a google site:

https://sites.google.com/view/1931-roadster/home
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

Thanks, john in illinois and Slowmotoring. I drove around the neighborhood for two miles today, and I think some of the other problems are showing up now that the engine will keep running. First of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

D'oh! I wanted to go to the garage to make sure, and I used a place holder then forgot about it. The fuse goes between the starter and the terminal box, where it belongs.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

Update on progress:
First of all, thanks to everyone who has made suggestions and pointed the way.
The fuse I have is a five dollar inline glass 30 amp fuse (not a circuit breaker) from the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

This is a JD engine I restored. I also made the coil and the box holding it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofzL-K2xyZM
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

Surprise! Or no surprise--another problem

With the new coil, I burped the baby, blowing air back into the gas tank and ensured I had a steady flow. It started up and I started my stopwatch. Twenty...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

I managed to borrow a good coil, and now the engine starts right up. Unfortunately, it then fills the garage with thick gasoline odor faster than I can get the door opened.

I guess the next thing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

I started working through the steps in the Andrews troubleshooting book, and after I passed the test for a strong spark from the coil wire to ground, I did the coil test and secondary coil failed. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

So what do you do when your engine dies after 90 seconds and you've done all the steps in the troubleshooting book?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
Re: I'm not a Model A person

I'm actually hoping I can sell the thing, but I'm almost nearing the level of frustration where I would pay somebody to take it away.

I feel like Mick Jagger:

Nothin' I do don't seem to work,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,457
Posted By Garcia
I'm not a Model A person

Thanks to all the people who helped me with my engine problem, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm just not a Model A person. There are too many variables, and I can't keep up with them all.
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