Recent content by Coach Mike

Hello Guys! I need to replace the top on my 1931 Model A Roadster. I'm trying to figure out what the period appropriate color is for it Anyone know where I can find out what it is? Coach Mike

Guys - Just wanted to circle back on the final issue. It ended up being that the ignition cable was all the way in and shorting out. In retrospect.... I had undone the dash plate to rebuild the gas gauge and think that I may have pulled the ignition wire just enough to cause a short. Running...

Thanks for the offer Bill! All of this is certainly a learning experience and something that will get passed along to the next generation!

Great advice Dick Steinkamp!! I tried your advice using a flathead bit in a socket and IT WORKED! Thanks again!

Is what I'm describing somewhat common?

I'm trying to losen the distributor cam screw and set the timing but the screw will not lose and is beginning to strip. I've got it soaking in WD40 but figured I would ask if anyone has experienced this before?

I have checked everything between the switch and the points and everything had 6v until I got to the points. I'm leery about taking the top plate off because I'm assuming I'll have to re-time it? I have a timing wrench on order. Is that accurate about having to re-time it if I take off the top...

I did some testing according to Patrick and the manual and everything has 6v until I got to the points. I put paper to hold points open and couldn't find voltage. Condenser?? The condenser wire looked good but couldn't get to lower plate wire that RawHide suggested. I also double checked the...

Thanks for the good info. It is still a 6v posative ground. The last time this happened I noticed that there was no movement on the ammeter and no spark. A few days later I went out to check spark and it fired right up. Would an exposed wire short out the system causing no spark and then a few...

I drove my 31 Roadster to a family house for about 15-minutes and ran fine. I shut it off and it sat for about an hour. When I got back in the restart was hard and stalled out. I've got fuel and air but no spark. I think that there may have been a short on an exposed wire. It happened in the...

I have a set of 1935 Ford 16" Rims & Tires that I took off my 1931 Model A Roadster. They have the five stud pattern. I went the opposite way and put on 19" rims to keep it original but the 16's dI'd look sleek. I've still got them if you're still in need. Not sure what they are worth but...

I never used one in the past for any of my stored cars and always had issues starting them later. I would end up replacing the battery sooner than necessary. Ugh! I now use battery tenders on all my cars (both 6v & 12v) and they start right up after sitting. Remember to always unplug it before...