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Oldgearz · 12-11-2020, 05:49 PM

I'm new to a 30 model A coupe. Have enjoyed putting in new points, plugs and timing, and rebuilding carb....just to learn how. I have rebuilt 5 Ford 8n tractors (done everything) and these old critters (1947 - 1951) are 4 cylinder, 6 volt, updraft carb) and most fire and keep running (with choke manipulation) on the first crank. My Model A NEVER keeps running on the first crank. Have tried every combo of retard/advance, gas, GAV and choke combo. Car almost always keeps running on second crank with no choke. Is it possible to get these things to fire right up and keep running on the first crank?

12-11-2020, 05:49 PM	#1
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Does Your A Start Right UP? I'm new to a 30 model A coupe. Have enjoyed putting in new points, plugs and timing, and rebuilding carb....just to learn how. I have rebuilt 5 Ford 8n tractors (done everything) and these old critters (1947 - 1951) are 4 cylinder, 6 volt, updraft carb) and most fire and keep running (with choke manipulation) on the first crank. My Model A NEVER keeps running on the first crank. Have tried every combo of retard/advance, gas, GAV and choke combo. Car almost always keeps running on second crank with no choke. Is it possible to get these things to fire right up and keep running on the first crank?