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ETAModel · 06-14-2021, 12:24 AM

Welcome to the Barn. Remember We were all ONCE the new guy. After lusting for a model A for 20 years I finally have the chance to work on and drive one, even though it isn't mine, (long story).

I don't recall if you checked to see if fuel is getting from tank to carb? The 30 Fordor sat for 18 months with real gas and MMO in the tank, but the carb got gummed up. I drained the tank, cleaned the carb with cheap carb cleaner, charged the battery and she sprung to life.

I had a similar situation on my '56 Farmall. Finding a good condenser was a chore, and NAPA sent me a 12V coil, but swapping them both out fixed my problems.

I know there's times you want to pull out your hair, but when you get it right its a blast making the drag...(do they still do that ?)

06-14-2021, 12:24 AM	#22
ETAModel Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Along the Red River, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Any help for a new guy? Welcome to the Barn. Remember We were all ONCE the new guy. After lusting for a model A for 20 years I finally have the chance to work on and drive one, even though it isn't mine, (long story). I don't recall if you checked to see if fuel is getting from tank to carb? The 30 Fordor sat for 18 months with real gas and MMO in the tank, but the carb got gummed up. I drained the tank, cleaned the carb with cheap carb cleaner, charged the battery and she sprung to life. I had a similar situation on my '56 Farmall. Finding a good condenser was a chore, and NAPA sent me a 12V coil, but swapping them both out fixed my problems. I know there's times you want to pull out your hair, but when you get it right its a blast making the drag...(do they still do that ?)