Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2023, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 848
Re: installing fuel tank
Your correct. I did not install it in one continuous piece. I cut it and installed it in three pieces. One between tank and windshield frame. And one on either side where the tank meets the cowl....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2023, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 848
Re: installing fuel tank
I used strips of tape to hold the welting onto the top of the tank. I slid it in place, and moved the welting around with a small flathead screwdriver through the holes in the windshield frame. Got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
Re: Oil pump
You could get a small bolt with the same thread size (bring the plug with you to the hardware store) and use it to temporarily hold the pump in place.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2022, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
Wow.. lucky nothing worse happened! It looks like my ignition cable has seen better days but the car has no troubles starting and running, it just backfires occasionally while driving. However, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2022, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
Very interesting.. I’ll certainly give that a look once I get the carb off again thank you
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2022, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
I have a marvel carb with the GAV turned out almost a half turn.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
Thanks rotorwrench.
With the fuel line off the carb and gas valve turned on gas is flying out of there pretty quickly. I’d say there is sufficient fuel flow. So I guess maybe I’ll take the carb off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
I will do this first and see if anything changes. Thank you!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
Interesting, thanks Ill look into this. Ill play with the GAV next time Im driving. Also, my ignition cable was electrical taped into the distributor from the previous owner. Sounds like this could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Re: Backfiring
Ive had my tank off to clean the rust out of it, have cleaned my carb recently and I have an inline fuel filter I change frequently whenever it gets a bit of sediment in it. I don't think Ive reached...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Backfiring
Hey guys, question here about my car backfiring.. I haven’t driven my A too much since owning it and my timing gear went. I replaced that and did a bunch of other things. Now it’s running and I’ve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,035
Re: Cup holder
This one is slick! Hardly noticeable it looks like. I don’t really want a big bulky piece of plastic hanging off the dash..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
Thanks Marshall for all the info! I’m glad it’s running and now just fine tuning. Before my large list of repairs started, I had my GAV set a little less then a half turn opened and it seemed like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
So I got my battery tested, no good. I got a new one, installed it and it fired right up. It runs much better now since I re timed it, but it isn’t 100% yet. The idle adjustment screw is turned in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,035
Re: Cup holder
This is a good question, I’m curious as well… anybody care to chime in??
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2022, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
Yes your correct Marshall, the engine won’t turn over at all. My battery after a few days on the charger won’t fully charge. It’s out of the car now, I’ll take it to get checked tomorrow. If it’s no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2022, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
Thanks everyone for all the knowledge and tips, Im hoping I can get out there tonight and do some disagnostics. Lots of good info here, Im sure Ill have it back on the road and running after trying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
First thing I will get my battery tested, if it’s junk then I’ll replace and go from there. If that’s it then that’s awesome, if not I’ll move onto the coil and fingers crossed that’ll be it. Clean...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
I should have included in my initial post, when I went out and my charger indicated it was charged to atleast 80% I did try to hand crank it. Nothing happened, it didnt even try to start. So maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
Understood, I'll leave my charger on and see if it will reach 100% if not, well I guess I need a new one..
The points were closed, and the battery was fully charged when this happened. So Im...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Re: Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
I've had my bendix stick before and know what that sounds like, I dont think thats my issue, but if all else fails Ill give it a look just to be sure.
I currently have a trickle charger on it, it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,673
Left my Ignition on Like a Dummy....
Hey guys, I've had a number of problems with my A since owning it and I was finally wrapping them all up and getting excited to drive it. Last thing was timing the car. I did what the videos and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,453
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2022, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,510
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2022, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,701
Re: Removing Distributor
Update - So I got a few things sorted out, I managed to get the distributor screw undone and distributor removed. And good thing because it was pretty rusty and crappy in there. I ended up grinding a...
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