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11-27-2021, 09:41 PM | #21 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
The 30 Fordor I drive sat up a while and wouldn't start. A friend took the carb off and cleaned it, he said the jets were plugged. I find this car starts best with the GAV a full turn out, then lean it do 1/4-1/2 turn for driving. You didnt mention where the GAV is on your A.
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11-27-2021, 11:22 PM | #22 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
Running with the choke pulled = fouled spark plugs , clean and gap or replace plugs
Setting for a couple of months = corroded points , clean and gap points Cold starting set GAV 1/2-1 turn open, left lever up, right lever down 2-3 clicks, fuel valve open/on, ignition on, pull choke out, push starter button, 2-3 turns of the engine push choke in, engine should be running, adjust idle speed with right lever as needed to keep running, pull the left lever down 3-4 clicks , then turn GAV 1/4-1/2 open
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11-28-2021, 01:11 PM | #23 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
A little update:
I am such an amateur. The one youtube video i watched "how to start a Model A" never mentioned anything about the GAV. As a result, mine was open 3 full turns. Got the car running today. Idles good (to my untrained ears). Drives like crap. It stalled out a few times. The GAV was open 3/4 turn. Too much gas?? It won't restart now. Once the car is warmed. What is the caused of the restart issue??? |
11-28-2021, 01:36 PM | #24 | |
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11-28-2021, 02:00 PM | #25 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
Hello again,this is what a Zenith Carburetor looks like, cast construction original to the Model A will rust on the inside.
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11-28-2021, 07:15 PM | #26 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
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You do seem to be gaining ground on your issue. |
11-28-2021, 10:00 PM | #27 |
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11-30-2021, 11:20 AM | #28 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
A little update:
I am going backwards. It's a Tillotson Model X. It starts and can not keep an idle. It dies after i give it gas. There is some gas on the floor. It would start for a few seconds after a shot of starting fluid. Still a gas issue? Do i need a carb rebuild? |
11-30-2021, 07:06 PM | #29 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
Pull the carburetor off, take it apart and clean/blow it out. About an even chance your gaskets can be reused if your careful taking it apart. New gasket set is cheap if needed.
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11-30-2021, 08:36 PM | #30 |
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Re: Trouble starting my Model A
Sounds like carburetor issue could be the float is stuck or main jet in carb is not seating that will allow fuel to flow out. Always nice to have a spare good carburetor and distributor, Most long time Model A owners have many spare parts on a shelf for backup , to the point they can build a car from parts .Also be careful with starting fluid too much will clean oil off cylinder walls in a non starting condition.
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