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I'm a novice. Original 6 volt model A system with generator. The ampmeter won't show a charge when running/driving the car. It does show discharge when I use the horn. Any likely causes? I replaced the cutout. Thanks!

Hi all, Life got in the way of running the model A for the last 12 months and with winter, I won't start it again until spring. What do you think of taking a spark plug out and spraying a little WD40 towards the valves to keep them from sticking over a long period of time???

Help please- I'm not good at electrical. 1930 Tudor: I've got 6 volts at the passenger side of the coil and only 0.3 at the driver's side post of the coil with the key on. Is that correct? No voltage at the end of the wire that goes into the top of the distributor. I've pulled the gauge panel...

Can any mechanics help diagnose this issue? My '31 coupe doesn't shift right, especially after sitting for long periods. I often can get it into gear after starting the car (gears just grind). I've ended up having to shut it off, put it in gear, and then start it in gear- which usually...

Has anyone had much luck using a relay with your model a horn? I've got a horn that works great when tested directly to a six volt battery. When I put on the car, it only 'tries' to turn... even with the engine revving. I'm going to try new wire connectors and probably solder wires to the...

Any good ideas on how to remove a manifold when the 4 nuts won't budge? I haven't seen much on the forum when I searched. Air driver? Heat? Thanks for your ideas!

I'm having trouble shifting my 31 coupe. After sitting several years, I got it running but as I started driving it, it was harder to get into and out of gear- like the clutch wasn't working. Even as I slowed down and put the clutch in, it was still in gear and I had to pull the gear shift lever...

Any ideas why my ammeter shows a strong discharge when I turn off the engine? It shows a strong charge when the car is running. Right now, I'm disconnecting the battery cable when I shut the car off. Later, when I connect the battery cable again, it is normal at zero (not showing discharge)...

My A hasn't run for many years and wouldn't start. Thought distributor was shorted so decided to add new lower plate with long pigtail, new upper plate with points and condensor, new plugs, etc. I have no spark at the points. I do have voltage to tip of ignition cable but when I screw it into...