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if i'm not mistaken, the ignition switch closes and opens the electrical circuit required for the engine to run(well that's how it is looking). So like when you hotwire a more modern car, we took the two wired from the back and attached them together to open the loop permanently. I'll try some...

i mean't like, the engine doesn't respond to the spark being advanced or retarded while i'm turning it over.

not so much bad, as my 6 keys i found in the car don't work with the ignition, but work with the doors haha

ah. okay i just figured they would be somehow related. thanks for the history though!

I guess I'll have to wait on my new ignition switch to come in to test this! Thanks though! noo, I have a model A. I was just assuming that you could do the same with a model A coil? I might be wrong. Apologies for my ignorance!

and also when I try to adjust the lever to retard or advance the timing, nothing happens. hope that helps!

Hey everyone, the younging is back asking some probably simple questions.. but there you go. Anyway, I finally got around to working on my early 1930 Model A coupe. I found a 6v battery, rebuilt the carb, slapped in some new spark plugs(gapped them to .35), and now I cannot seem to get the car...

haha I don't think my model A would attract many girls in my age group(early to mid 20's)

so are you guys saying you can start a 6V car with a 12v battery? Just using it to spin the engine?

awesome look into the past! Many thanks!

aren't there moderators on the site who move those postings from the one section to another?

Re: Confessions of a Model A Modifier – Model A Upgrades? hmm... I like your radiator overflow and airfilter. I was surprised to not find one on my A or find any pictures of one. I would, however, suggest you create a heat shield for your airfilter as all the heat coming off your engine is...

cool project!

have a resonator welded in at some place on the exhaust. It will be louder than stock, but not ridiculous.