The Ford Barn - View Single Post - At my wits end, with this no-start problem!

Bobs29ModelA · 11-08-2011, 01:34 PM

My thanks again to all of you for your ongoing input and suggestions. As we speak, I am already in the process of putting both the original ignition system and Tillotson carburetor back in, just to see what happens.

As far as I can tell, I have probably tested or otherwise checked most everything that has been suggested so far (including taking voltage-drop readings during cranking), without a negative result. The one thing I haven't done yet, however, was the idea of pulling out all four spark plugs at the same time and grounding them out to the block, to visibly confirm that each one will have a spark capable of jumping the electrode's gap. (I've only tried pulling them one at a time and grounding them, not doing all at the same time). I will definitely give that idea a try, once I get everything converted back to it's original configuration again.

I also need to say that, yes, I have been dealing with this disappointing and frustrating issue for a few months now... but no, I'm not "playing some kind of mind game" with anybody! I wouldn't be asking for such help if I wasn't having to deal with these problems, I can assure you. My love of older cars and their restoration/repair goes way back, and I was truly looking forward to driving and enjoying this latest acquisition much more than I've been able to do so far. Hopefully, and eventually, I want to find out what the true issue here is, so I can do just that.

11-08-2011, 01:34 PM	#35
Bobs29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 124	Re: At my wits end, with this no-start problem! My thanks again to all of you for your ongoing input and suggestions. As we speak, I am already in the process of putting both the original ignition system and Tillotson carburetor back in, just to see what happens. As far as I can tell, I have probably tested or otherwise checked most everything that has been suggested so far (including taking voltage-drop readings during cranking), without a negative result. The one thing I haven't done yet, however, was the idea of pulling out all four spark plugs at the same time and grounding them out to the block, to visibly confirm that each one will have a spark capable of jumping the electrode's gap. (I've only tried pulling them one at a time and grounding them, not doing all at the same time). I will definitely give that idea a try, once I get everything converted back to it's original configuration again. I also need to say that, yes, I have been dealing with this disappointing and frustrating issue for a few months now... but no, I'm not "playing some kind of mind game" with anybody! I wouldn't be asking for such help if I wasn't having to deal with these problems, I can assure you. My love of older cars and their restoration/repair goes way back, and I was truly looking forward to driving and enjoying this latest acquisition much more than I've been able to do so far. Hopefully, and eventually, I want to find out what the true issue here is, so I can do just that.