Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 09:03 AM
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Re: Spark Question
I wanted to provide everyone a update - but first say thanks to all who have offered advice and help. To be brief; part of the problem was ME not knowing what I was doing. Not that you guys did not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2020, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
ok another dumb question. Ground wire go to upper plate or the distributor housing
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2020, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
ok here is one for you
can i use the lower plate with ground wire with the new "modern" upper plate?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2020, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Re: Spark Question
thanks - parts came in today. I will update everyone
Note I am a member in two Model A Clubs
When I asked for help pre-COVID lots of promises to help but no one ever showed.
Now that COVID...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2020, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Re: Spark Question
ok pictures are worth a 1000 words - so they say so look at these and comment please
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
hi guys]
Back again. Sorry for intermittent posts but my battery died and I had to get a replacement. Luckily for me it was under warranty. Any way - a lot of info in the posts above and I really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
oh and also checked amp meter and it looks ok too but have not tries to jumper wire it
I have been told to do that but can someone walk me thru the process (don't laugh) as I am not a electrical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Re: Spark Question
ok guys - back from vacation. New Coil and new coil wire came in
I have checked all connections, all have voltage. Checked with a light and ohm meter
i get power to lower and upper plate - but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2020, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Re: Spark Question
OK. Tell us what you have. Where does the voltage stop ? Are you getting 6v at the point arm when open ? Do you lose that voltage when the point arm closes ?
YES 6v open, lost when it close
If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
ok, sorry to sound ignorant but does the timing pin slip in all the way when it hits the slot?
I have felt some movement on the pint but it will not go in and I thought in the past it did.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Spark Question
oh and when i checked for spark from coil wire to head nut - nothing
I will check the items Patrick mentions and be back
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Spark Question
I am sure a lot of you will go - here we go again but I can't find specifically what my problem is so here we go... no spark....
1929 Coupe - 6 volt positive ground...
Purchase new:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 9
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Pop Out Switch
If I install a original pop out switch with my new modern set up (no points etc) will it work or should I go with modern ignition switch?
1929 Coupe......
tsk
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 848
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 848
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 11
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Negative Battery Cable
I have a 1929 Ford Coupe. Went out this morning top test my restored pop out ignition. Started fine.... let it idle for about 5 mins then took her out of the driveway and it died. Would not start...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2020, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 831
Re: What is this?
my dad was Roby Alexander Stephens, He was born in Virginia, lived in NC
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2020, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 9
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What is this?
When I was a teenager in the 80's my Dad and I hit alot of auto parts stores and dealerships looking for Model A Parts. I came across wiring harnesses that I think go with a Model A. Can you folks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2020, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 574
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2020, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 574
Speedometer cable question
I purchased a new speedometer cable from Bratton's and it comes with part A-17260-A and states on the package: NOTE: Some early transmission drive gears with deep hole will required this spacer be...
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