Recent content by Humperhill

You are going to love having the speedster. Its a whole new driving experience from a closed cab Model A. As some mentioned the lighten car from lack of body parts plays a lot into acceleration and pulling on hills. One of the things I love about mine is the ability to get creative. And they...

I feel your pain. Don't give up. As you said the first two motors were unknowns so with them anything can happen at any time as you knew nothing about their history. Hopefully you can resolve your issue with the freshly rebuilt motor. As other have mentioned a well sorted motor will last...

I would say they are having a ball! I love seeing them all bouncing around for traction.

Yes she is a keeper. My wife is the same. She evens acts surprised when I want to sell an old bike or car to make room/money for another. When i bought mt Model A speedster she was out of the country visiting her parents. I text her saying I am buying a car and she texts back "Cool. Do you...

Are you sure you are not just hearing the fuel pump clicking as it is pumping. Mine is mounted right behind my seat on my speedster, and when I first turn ot on it clicks fast, then as the line fills it slows. or stops.

Thanks for the tip on the inertia switch. I will look into that.

I run a fuel pump with 1-2 lb pressure. I have a 15 amp fuse, and pump comes on with my ignition switch. You are correct as long as your float is not sticking there is no reason to be shutting the fuel pump off before hand. Really zero issues.

I wrapped mine with leather that purchased bulk on Ebay. Glued the ends with E600 This photo was shortly after doing it, and the leather has darkened with age. I have not treated the leather. I like the look and feel. Wasn't hard to do, just takes patience...

Well that is an interesting ad. Poor guy is a bit upset.

Rhode Island wire for the asphalt looms and cloth wire. Use them quite a bit for my projects.

First off don't start messing with anything you haven't changed. Like the timing. I would start with making sure fuel is getting to the cylinders. Start with easiest first. Is their sufficient fuel in the tank? Is gas making it to the carb? After cranking it, are the plugs wet? If so, next...

Well it sold for $169.

Have you checked your ground from the battery? You mention nothing works so it must be something in common with all the circuits like the main fuse coming off the battery, ignition switch or the ground? Seems like if it was in the starter you would still have the other circuits working. If me I...

And a trip down memory lane as you find previous smudges on certain pages. My manuals get so bad, it borderlines on ridiculous.

I cannot think of a scenario where it isn't the switch itself though I am not an electrical expert. Can you test e switch for resistance- zero when pedal is engaged, infinite when not depressed.