Recent content by rugreen

Update: I have followed a lot of the recommendations in response to my initial post and from friends in the local Model A club: 1. Changed the coil: A friend in the local Model A club mentioned that he had a similar problem and when the engine compartment heated up the coil internal expanded...

Thanks. This is an easy check and I will certainly see if this is the issue.

I actually tried this and openned the GAV a full turn, and even quickly pulled out and released the choke. Both of these provided minimal improvement, so something else is the issue. When I had the high compression head put on recently, the mechanic took apart the carburetor and cleaned it - he...

Thanks. I'm going to start by changing the condenser (I really hope this is the problem because it is an easy fix). I will move on to the other recommendations, to include yours, if the condenser isn't the issue. I will keep you updated.

Thanks. I read a long thread on vaper lock and Model A's because I thought this might be the issue. Although true vapor lock only occurs if you have a fuel pump, others have commented that they get a vapor pocket form in the carburetor that prevents proper flow of gas. They mentioned loosening a...

Yes, this is the general approach that I'll take; I started with the coil ... my fear though is that I'll do something that will result in both vehicles not running :)

Yes, the truck starts fine and drives fine. The only time I have the issue is if I take a long drive on hilly roads and then come to a stop or slow down due to traffic. Even in this case, it idles fine, but has a complete loss of power. I will check the point gap and will ask my friend to look...

Thanks. I will do.

It has a Zenith carburetor (I assume the original one, although it might have been rebuilt sometime in its past). I've only owned the truck for a few months, and when I first got it I noticed that it struggled getting up some of the hilly roads around where I live. So, I had a Model A mechanic...

I have a Tremec T170 transmission in the '29 truck (4 speed with a sycronized clutch). 2nd gear on this transmission will get you going faster than 2nd gear on the originial transmission (I have an original transmission in my '30 coupe). So, when the truck is having this issue, it would struggle...

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I live in SW Virginia and drive on a lot of the back mountainous roads. After driving for 45 minutes on these roads the car is at operating temparature (~170 deg F where the coolant exits the engine and flows into the radiator) and is running fine. However, when I get into town and come to a red...

Thanks for the reply. No, the car isn't stalling when I come to a stop after a long tough drive, up a hill for example; it actually idles fine. However, when I come to a stop or hit slow traffice or shut the engine down to fill up with gas, for example, and start it back up, the car "stutters"...

Thanks!!! I will order a condenser from Brattons and see if that works.

I have a 1929 CCPU Model A and it runs fine when cold, and even when its warmed up before stopping. However, when it is warmed up and I come to a stop or turn off the engine and start it back up, it loses all power (almost feels like it is running out of gas ... no backfiring though). I talked...