My Model A wont go over 20 MPH under power, this is what I checked so far, timing and points set properly, I have a good stream of fuel to the carb, float is set properly, no backfiring, the car revs up fine and idles great, when I take it out for a spin, it just won't go. I don't know what else to check. I'm lost.
1930 Roadster not accelerating under power
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Tom Wesenberg
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Check for a plugged exhaust. Rodents love to make nests in any openings of Model A's.
Clem Clement
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How many womens in your car??? Over ten and it slows the thing down.
I got caught with the famous eV-8 throttle linkage piece on my car. It is shorter that the model A version and won't let the throttle fully open. Boy was I embarrassed.
3 pieces: 6"; 10 3/4";17"
I got caught with the famous eV-8 throttle linkage piece on my car. It is shorter that the model A version and won't let the throttle fully open. Boy was I embarrassed.
3 pieces: 6"; 10 3/4";17"