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I was told there is a storage compartment under the seat of my 1930 coupe. Can anyone help me with how to access this storage compartment. I can't seem to find a way to lift up the seat. I have a seat adjuster knob on the bottom middle of the seat that moves it front and back but can't figure...

I know that the hand throttle is used to start your model A. My question is when you move the hand throttle down, should their be any resistance or should you be able to move it freely downward. It feels as though when I move mine down a couple of notches to start, I feel resistance like it is...

Talwrench. I do not yet have enough posts to send a private message. I am up visiting my daughter and grandkids in NH and will not be home until the beginning of August. I can’t express how grateful I am that you would be willing to help me with my new model A. It will be great to learn from...

To all again who replied thank you. You can’t know how good this makes me feel and how much I learn. It gives me confidence. Zax40, I will check that. I to thought that maybe something came loose or was damaged during the trip from Mass to Pa. Ido know to turn on the gas valve. I will fool with...

To all who replied I can't thank you enough. I know that once I figure this out I will be fine. I guess I am a little afraid that I will do something that will harm the engine. I have looked at many videos on starting and have a copy of the owner's manual and have read through that many...

Before I start, I was able to get all the paper work completed and antique plates on my new purchase. What I am frustrated with is I am having trouble starting it. When I went to look at the car it started and drove good. I have followed all the procedures for starting and nothing. The man who...

Ports again. Removed the sediment bowl and cleaned it out. Drained the reaming gas from the tank. Did not se any particles or chunks of rust. Will get fresh alcohol free gas tomorrow. I have a wix 33039 fuel filter coming tomorrow. Gasket got delayed so I bought some fel-pro cork-rubber...

Thanks to all for responding. I do have horn and lights and all that stuff. After I get the gaskets for the sediment bowl and flush everything out I will let you know where I am. As I said before, it ran good when I went to look at the car. I live in Pottsville Pennsylvania. I will try to...

Thank you for your help. I have a couple of questions. When I pull down the hand throttle, it appears to go a short distance and then I feel resistance as if something is pulling back up. Is there anything I can check to see if the linkage might be stuck. Even though you would never pull it...

Ports here! My new 1930 model A coupe has been delivered from Mass. The car was driven up there before I purchased it. Now that it is at my house I am having trouble getting it to start and idle. Let me explain. I have gone through the start up procedures that I have read and seen on video...

Terry. Thanks for replying. I have done a lot of reading and video watching to learn about model a maintenance. That being said, there is no better way to learn than hands on from someone who has actually performed these different required maintenances. I am hoping to find owners who would be...

Thank you to all who responded to my post. Although this is my first purchase, I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the modelA and have picked up vol 1 of Les Andrews book. Will be joining a national club. I am currently visiting my daughter and grandkids in NH. Hopefully my car...

I purchased my first Model A Ford, a 1930 standard coupe. It will be shipped to Pottsville, Pa at the end of next week. I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about my new purchase from all of you on the Ford Barn. As I have questions , I will post. Eager to learn. Are there any...