Recent content by mystic122468

i've changed it back to a positive ground system and flashed the fields on the generator and made sure that the car is wired like the schematic. i'll install the new ignition switch soon as it shows up. i'm looking forward to taking for a good ride

Nice article! Using the test light, I lose voltage at the points but do not lose voltage at the coil no matter what position the switch is in.

I was using a basic test light. With my switch pushed IN I have No light on the test light But when I turn the key and the switch pops out my test light lights up..

Problem Solved! The ignition switch failed and it's actually working backwards! I called Snyders and a replacement is on the way.. The guy on the phone was says those original switchs can be very temperamental. Thanks to everyone for your input!

I understand, I just want the car to be wired as it should be according to the diagram.. from there I will troubleshoot..

I already reversed the coil when I was going over the wiring. The only thing left is the battery and spark the bolts on the cutout..

Soon as I get home I'm going to wire the battery to positive ground and do another check over over the electrical. I'll post the results

that is about the same one I have.. and by following it, it would appear that one side of the points would be hot even with the switch off.. Odd that the points won't weld closed

Just looked more closely at the Wiring Diagram.. The Diagram shows a Positive ground system.. Mine is connected Negative Ground... Could that be my issue?

The car does turn off. To make a long story short I was just giving everything the "once over". cleaning the carb, flushing the block and radiator cleaning and checking the gap on the points... When I touched the screw driver to the points I get sparks.. That's when I went through all the...

Hey guys.. the points in my 28 are always Hot, I traced all the wiring according to my Model A manual and everything looks correct. Can someone point me in the right direction please? That is unless they're supposed to be.. Thanks in advance! Jim

Thanks for the tip! i've never used antifreeze, just wasn't sure about winter storage outside.. i'll drain the system of all the water. thanks again!

Unfortunately, my 28 will be outside in the portable garage with plenty of mothballs and dryer sheets in and around it. My question is should I drain all the water from the engine and replace it with antifreeze OR just empty it and leave it dry?

I just finished replacing the front bearing in my Generator and I want to be sure that it's functioning. can I simply disconnect the battery for a few seconds to see if it keeps running for vitrifaction? Thanks in advance!

I'm not sure about the year of the truck, but what I found was interesting is the store in the back ground selling Antiques, kind of funny seeing an Antique store in the 30s. Makes you wonder how old of things they were selling in there....