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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2013, 05:06 PM
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Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Resolved the same problem with the Service truck!!! The filter in the carb, Zenith was a micro filter totally plugged but could not tell till you blew in it by mouth. Also the stand up filter in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2013, 06:46 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Just posted the problem we had as yours had. it seems the filter looked good but was totally plugged with???? see post. check your filter in your carb.:confused:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Just did a check of the valves and compression test today. This was done by a well known Model A Mechanic who is 80 years old and an expert at it. He could find nothing. Thanks for your...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 06:23 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Yes on all the above! except vapor lock. Thanks .this is for the veh in Washington. I'm done! Have a Great day everyone! and thanks for all your thoughts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 05:08 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Mitch//PA, I'm not a parts changer and we know the problem, it's not running correctly!!! I have three model A's built by me and others no problems there! As far as Sgwilson904 thread I was JUST...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 04:53 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Thanks but we in Washington replaced the distributor with a KNOWN GOOD ONE!!!!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

this vehicle has been running great! all of a sudden it started acting up after the Xmas parade in Dec.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Yes.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 11:17 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Sorry tried 3 different ones No difference in performance:rolleyes::confused:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 11:15 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Using the choke when it starts dying has NO effect on performance.:rolleyes:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Fuel tank bright and clean and shinny from the tank valve lines sediment bowl to the carb Gas flows VERY steady.:rolleyes:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 11:12 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

2 different carbs plus I rebuilt the one on the truck to be sure, It runs GREAT and idles for about 2.6miles on EVERYTHING that we have tried doing each item and then test drive at 2.6miles it has no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

removed end of ignition switch from distributor and replaced with a jumper screwed into distributor clipped to positive side of coil drove did same thing. So I know the switch is good.:p
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 08:31 PM
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Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Removed the gas valve, gas line sediment bowl, line to carb,gas tank spotless,gas flows are all good! Don't dye yet we will find the cause and report so we can win the Prize,what ever that might be....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Changed out with two different known good coils
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

New Generator built by The Tom Wesenberg It' Good Not overcharging!!!!:p
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Not in 3 miles at speeds of 25 or less!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

New Motor 1000 miles on it!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

I have one of those carb tubes no good! New Battery, New Gen built by the Tom Wesenberg! May I'll get in touch with Boeing!!! Just a ferry ride away!! Heavy cable good!!! ALL the Above has been done...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

Checked the air in the tires-new- Rotated the tires also no help! Also turned the fan belt around no help! Our next step is to drive the route backwards Just maybe it'll work- driving Model a's since...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 78,111
Posted By Gary WA
Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

We are having the exact same problems on this vehicle as we speak for the last few weeks and still cannot find the answer!!! But we are moving on!!! Been on here under "backfire" which it doesn't do...
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