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    Stymied

    1930 stock ModelA out of 20 years dry storage. fresh gas, rebuilt Zenith 2 carb. New gaskets head and intake/exhaust,carb. 50 pounds compression each cylinder Strong gas flow. Electronic ignition I changed intake manifolds. Runs well but only with 3/4 choke.I tried 3 good rebuilt Zenith twos...
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    wont fire

    after 20 years storage. I started this model a and it ran rough (mising,back fires) changed distributor because plastic on the old points failed. timed with the front pin. have compression, stong spark at plugs, plenty of fuel in the carb. ( I can overchoke it and gas runs out the throat) It...
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    oil slinger

    I am cofused on the location and installation of the oil slinger. HELP!! The mechanics Handbook is no help
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    correct orientation of model a headlight switch

    do the wires coming out of the switch point down or up? where should the lever on the steering wheel point?
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    adapting a ford pickup steering gear to model a

    looking for a kit to put newer ford steering box in my model A.
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    adapting a ford pickup steering gear to model a

    where can I find a kit to do this?
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    2 tooth adjustment

    I dont under stand how the adjustments work in agemmer two tooth steering gear.
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    12v amps gauge

    can I use a stock 6v amps gauge in 12v neg ground system?
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    zenith 1

    what does the cap jet do? there is a main jet for high speed. does the idle adjustment screw only control air? If so how does fuel get to the throat at Idle?
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    12 volt coil with resistor

    will a 12v coil with resistor send 12v to the points? I don't understand if the resistor lowers voltage or ohms
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    parts for tillotson

    where can I get a rebuild kit for tillotson round bowl carburetor
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    engine misses

    engine misses at all speeds. good compression which I think eliminates valves , no vacuum leaks (intake) tends to blubber. Almost goes away with full retard on timing. New modern point and condenser. Blue spark. what could it be?
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    zenith 1 overflows.

    my zenith carb overflows out the hole on the opposite side from the intake. I have installed a new needle valve and have lowered the float over I/8 inch and made sure the valve sealed manually. I there an internal way for gas to get that high other than the needle valve or an internal fuel...
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    wierd noise in engine

    When I first start the engine some thing knocks until the oil is up (2 min.) Then when the spark is advanced there is an occasional CLANK! I put in a new cam spring. Could this be the distributor drive gear?
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    crank gear

    my crank gear has 2 timing marks?
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    model a engine jumps time

    checked distributor drive gear....ok camshaft next?
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    wrist pin bushings

    how does oil get to the wrist pins?
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    wrist pin bushings

    I am confused , what holes do I drill in a wrist pin bushing?
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    engine swap

    will a model B engine fit in a model A?
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