Search results

  1. A

    No power to the distributor

    Ignition key OFF! With a multimeter or test light check for a ground (with points closed). Using wireing diagram, Starting with points and working back to firewall terminal block. Check ammeter and ignition switch connections for ground. Good hunting!
  2. A

    Technical index

    If you look in the ARCHIVE section of the restorer there is listed BY ARTICLE the location in whichHOW TO BOOK the article is located. Not sure if the NEW EDITOR will continue to include the RESOURCES SECTION in future MAFCA RESTORER web sites!
  3. A

    Mitchell EZ Check transmission dip stick kit

    you DO NOT REMOVE the floor board. See Carl g’s previous post! For those of us that have original transmissions it’s a great addition for us older guys!
  4. A

    Speedometer cable end at ******

    I would purchase a new speedometer cable!
  5. A

    Ignition switch on my 30

    There should be BATTERY on the PASSENGER SIDE of the TERMINAL Box !at All times!
  6. A

    no start

    Occasional NO WIGGLE on ammeter sounds like a LOOSE WIRE in the circuit! I agree with post to check ALL CONNECTING WIRES in circuit!
  7. A

    no start

    Place a jumper wire across the ammeter terminals to bypass a defective amp gauge!
  8. A

    Another No-Start

    Does your ammeter wiggle when you try to start the car? If it does I would then see if you get a spark from the coil wire to a head bolt!
  9. A

    Engine dies at stops

    You could try opening the GAV VALVE a turn or two!
  10. A

    Clutch chatter

    Flywheel probably has grease or oil on it. Flywheel needs to be cleaned!
  11. A

    Clutch chatter

    The FLYWHEEL has probably has oil or grease on it. Needs to have oil products cleaned OFF.
  12. A

    1931 Model A not turning over

    Turn ON HEADLIGHTS! If they don't work start checking the battery and connections.
  13. A

    getting into the Rumble Seat

    I have available, for rumble passengers, DISPOSABLE PAPER SHOE SLIP ONS!
  14. A

    Interested Dash information

    Striking wood matches to light their smokes!
  15. A

    Motor shuts down

    Your condenser MIGHT be going BAD. Also check the POINT GAP!
  16. A

    Won't run

    Long shot BUTtry removing the RED wire from the coil and providing a JUMPER wire to the distribution from the coil. I had a problem with an ignition switch that had a intermittent open!
  17. A

    Spark plug adapter

    I punch out the porcelain center of an OLD spark plug. I us a compression tester with a rubber tip.
  18. A

    Body shims

    Maybe you should remove ALL body blocks and shims and see how the body alignment sits. Checking body blocks to make sure they are correct! You might have FRAME issues. Not difficult to do BUT gives you aGREAT starting point! Just thinking.
  19. A

    Wheel failure on Interstate

    When I restored my Model A , before I painted the wheels I checked them for RUST! If I found any I removed it by sand blasting. I would NEVER PAINT OVER RUST!!! My only wheel problem in 50 years of driving a Model A was a BROKEN SPOKE!
  20. A

    Coolant leaking around #8 head stud

    I would also drain the oil pan just in case the antifreeze got into the oil!
Back
Top