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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

Update:
Well, finally found the issue.
We removed the non stock fuel shutoff valve and replaced everything with a stock shutoff valve, tank filter and line to the fuel filter bowl.
Fired the car...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-29-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

Flathead....thanks......more ideas to research!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-29-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

1crosscut thanks......... was just looking into that.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-28-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

Still working on this issue.
We have replaced all the ignition wiring.
Re-timed several times.
Replace the bad fuel gauge float.
Still have not had a chance to check compression.
We are thinking...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By 2935ford
Re: new tires / old tubes

I use old tubes with new tires......why,my old tubes are way better than any of the new tubes I have had.
Forum: Model-A 09-06-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By 2935ford
Wanted: Good Original Ammeter

Looking for a good original ammeter to ship to Canada.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

wwirz in trying to get to the bottom of my issues.....yours backfired, jumped, hopped then stopped running?
I could restart it right away but with the same backfire, jump, hop, quit issues but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

wwirz Hey thanks.
One other thing to investigate!

Did the car not run well when cold? This one runs really nice until up to temp?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

gdmn852 and Rob Doe....thank you for your responses.

The pencil filter is an unknown at this point.

Lower plate wire to upper plate is good.

As I have mentioned all of the wiring is suspect....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

sequim: thank you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

No drilled upper shaft.
No wireless lower plate.
The long shaft is rusted but pretty tight in the bushings.
I have cleaned everything in there up and reassembled.
Further investigation, all of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

Just wondering if there is suppose to be excessive oil on the distributor shaft and oil on the bottom plate and below?
If not....cause?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-22-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,898
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska

What an adventure! :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-22-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

Thank everyone.

There is not a lot of history on this A but it has sat for a very long time and the wiring is sketchy. It has the wrong ammeter which I plan to replace with original. I will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

After looking things over a bit closer, one thing I notice is a lot of the wire connections are rusty or green corroded?
Hmmmmmm, that can't be good!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

^^^
Big Hammer, thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Won't run

^^^
J Franklin, thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,295
Posted By 2935ford
Won't run

Hi All,

Just wondering if some of you might have the answer.

A friend just purchase a 1930 Deluxe Roadster and we are having one heck of a time getting it to stay running.

Symptoms:
When...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,888
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Model A in a mini film noir

You guys are nothing but a bunch of thugs!
Coppers will be all over you soon.

We wait for the next clip! :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,280
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Hagerty Insurance

Is your A plated as an antique? Here in NB if you have antique plates that is exactly the case but it is due to the plate/registration and not the insurance company.
I have Hagerty with their...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,388
Posted By 2935ford
Re: What has gone wrong on the road?

I don't travel great distances so........
My A is covered for unlimited towing......that's the tool package I use! :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,231
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Pricing for a rebuilt engine - been sitting for a time

I'm with Big hammer.........it needs to come apart. Then you know exactly what you are dealing with.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,464
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Burtz Engine

Keep your eye open for Paul Shinn.......he will be putting one together and video for us all to see.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,827
Posted By 2935ford
Re: New owner 1931 A

Nice looking coupe. Enjoy it!

Geez guys, it's his car.......he likes it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,116
Posted By 2935ford
Re: Roadster or Coupe?

My take........
I have had both roadster and now a coupe.

Roadster: It's ALWAYS open to the environment even with side curtains (and they can be leaky and drafty).

Coupe: You can close off the...
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