Recent content by James G

Put in a new battery after a defective battery minder cooked the old one over the winter. Replaced the battery thinking that would fix the problem. The starter will turn but none of the electrical items function (lights, horn). Found the fuse on the distributor blown and replaced it. That fuse...

Guys, Appreciate the tips. It turns out that the GAV was wide open. I have adjusted as suggested - closing it all the way and opening it a half turn. Was not aware of that the choke rotated like that. Thanks for the information, Jim G

Just curious, what is the correct gap for spark plug? I recently acquired a 1931 Model A coup.

Hello, New to the forum. I recently purchased a 1931 Model A coup and have driven it about 300 miles this weekend. The fuel consumption seems excessive for a four cylinder engine. The car seems to be getting about 10 miles per gallon. Starts and runs great. It this normal fuel burn? Jim G

Hello. I am new to the Ford Barn and just purchased my first 1931 Model A. Drove it 200 miles this weekend most notably cruising the Hines Park "Nothing But the Classics" in S/E Michigan. Returned home and noted that there appears to be oil coming out of the oil filler tube. The cap that is on...