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Theo · 11-10-2011, 09:16 PM

Hey guys. Ive had my Model A since July now, it was passed down to my from my grandfather. When I got the car, it wasnt running. Since then, I have gotten the car to run. Now, when the car runs, its runs rough. I have to have the choke on for it to stay running, and it will cut out from time to time. If I give it any gas, it stalls. Im thinking it is a fuel issue. I had the car running good a few weeks ago, but the radiator was bad, which caused the car to overheat, which ruined the condensor. Since then, i put a new radiator and condensor in. I also changed the plugs at the same time. Correct gap and all. Timing is set, but I will check it again this weekend.

Heres a list of all of the new parts i have put in:
-New Zenith carb. This one:
http://www.autotestsys.com/Merchant2..._Code=ZEN13922

^ I know this isnt the problem because the car ran perfectly with this before. The old zenith had a broken jet and was all gummed up
-New coil
-New coil wire
-New plugs (motorcraft)
-New points (gapped and timing set)
-New radiator, hoses, thermostat and water pipe
-New starter
-New battery, cables, and ground strap
-New condensor

And thats about it. One other question. Which way do I turn the fuel shutoff? Does the end point down towards the floor, or does it go parallel with the line? I just want to make sure I have it turned the right way.

Thanks guys!

11-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#1
Theo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 200	Cant keep my Model A running.. Help me troubleshoot! Hey guys. Ive had my Model A since July now, it was passed down to my from my grandfather. When I got the car, it wasnt running. Since then, I have gotten the car to run. Now, when the car runs, its runs rough. I have to have the choke on for it to stay running, and it will cut out from time to time. If I give it any gas, it stalls. Im thinking it is a fuel issue. I had the car running good a few weeks ago, but the radiator was bad, which caused the car to overheat, which ruined the condensor. Since then, i put a new radiator and condensor in. I also changed the plugs at the same time. Correct gap and all. Timing is set, but I will check it again this weekend. Heres a list of all of the new parts i have put in: -New Zenith carb. This one: http://www.autotestsys.com/Merchant2..._Code=ZEN13922 ^ I know this isnt the problem because the car ran perfectly with this before. The old zenith had a broken jet and was all gummed up -New coil -New coil wire -New plugs (motorcraft) -New points (gapped and timing set) -New radiator, hoses, thermostat and water pipe -New starter -New battery, cables, and ground strap -New condensor And thats about it. One other question. Which way do I turn the fuel shutoff? Does the end point down towards the floor, or does it go parallel with the line? I just want to make sure I have it turned the right way. Thanks guys!