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09-30-2016, 03:18 PM | #1 |
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Anyone in Cincinnati?
I just bought a 31 Town Sedan from New York. It was dropped off last night and I was able to title and plate it today. It died on me this morning and I had to have it towed home.
Before it died it backfired really loud and then just stopped. I had the spark lever at about 1/2 and the hand throttle at about half. Any ideas where to start? Also any active clubs in Cincinnati, I have searched and emailed a couple and have yet to get a response. Thanks in advance. |
09-30-2016, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone in Cincinnati?
Check the ignition system. What is the status of the condenser? How about the timing? Mac Van Pelt of Van Pelt Sales is located in Cincinnati. Check out his web page. He may also be of assistance to you.
Those slant window town sedans are some of my favorite model A body styles. |
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09-30-2016, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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I ordered a condenser, points, coil, and plugs from Napa. They will have them tomorrow morning.
It's a new car to me. So I need to change all the fluids still as well. |
09-30-2016, 03:33 PM | #4 |
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Welcome and good luck with your new A..
Go over your car before you venture out... Fluids (trans/rear), safety, maint .etc...we would hate to see ya lose a wheel or do other damage... Read the owners book http://www.motormayhem.net/wp-upload...ion-Manual.pdf |
09-30-2016, 03:44 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the link to the owners book!
I have a really dirty and water soaked one from the previous owner. |
09-30-2016, 10:50 PM | #6 |
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If it is less, it can cause the backfiring and then not start symptons. |
09-30-2016, 11:00 PM | #7 |
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Look here;
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...87&postcount=4 And worded differently here; http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...09&postcount=4
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10-01-2016, 10:40 AM | #8 |
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Perfect. Thanks for the help guys. I am going to check all that.
I just noticed this wire isn't connected to anything. Anyone know where it is supposed to be connected? |
10-01-2016, 12:38 PM | #9 |
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I think it's your generator wire that connect to the cut out. It won't cause the problem you're having, but your system won't charge.
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10-01-2016, 01:53 PM | #10 |
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Hmm, is the wire supposed to connect to that terminal on the side of the cut out?
There is a wire connected to the other side of the cut out already like all the pictures I have seen and how it is shown in the mechanics handbook. |
10-01-2016, 02:23 PM | #11 |
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The wires attach opposite the generator output stud on the cutout... See diagram
Make sure it's for one of those circuits and not something that's been jury rigged Last edited by Mitch//pa; 10-01-2016 at 02:55 PM. |
10-01-2016, 02:51 PM | #12 |
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Check your PM
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10-01-2016, 02:53 PM | #13 |
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Ok, so there are supposed to be wires on each end of the cut off?
So I can just crimp a connector on the loose wire and attach it to this screw? Sorry, just trying to understand. That seems like the only place that wire could attach. |
10-01-2016, 02:54 PM | #14 |
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they go on the other side. Fan belt side
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10-01-2016, 02:55 PM | #15 |
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Oh wow. Ok. So I am missing about 6 inches of wire.
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It's most likely an extra wire for turn signals or something added. Your output wire looks like it's connected, and a second wire in that loom coming out the front is not factory.
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10-01-2016, 06:26 PM | #17 |
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You should be starting the car with the Spark Lever at top of the arc. This will have the engine fire when the engine is at Top Dead Centre and once started move the lever down to half way
Starting the car with the Spark Lever at the top or TDC will put less strain on the starter and engine Starting procedure is explained in the Owner's Manual |
10-02-2016, 10:03 PM | #18 |
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I spent most of the day trying to get her to start. No success.
I changed the plugs. Put a new condenser in. Put a new fan belt on. And then followed Les Andrews timing instructions. When I hit the starter it's very slow to turn over, and the car won't even act like it wants to start. Any members in Cincinnati that wouldn't mind looking at her with me? |
10-03-2016, 01:43 AM | #19 |
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Post #12 says check your PM!! That is a private message!! When you log into the Barn it says Wecome xxxxxx in that area is where you can access your PM's hope this helps :-)
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