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1928ModelA

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Hi, I am a new member to your forum. Just picked up a 1928 Model A. I had a 1930 Model A about 25 years ago.

Having a few issues with it. Does not run good. Idles rough and has no power in 3rd gear. I have emptied the tank and sediment bowl. both were clear and the screens had zero gunk on them.

I re-timed it but still seems to run poorly. I picked up some new points and condenser and plan on trying them out.

Not sure if anyone is in my area of Santa Clarita, CA, that might have some tips.
 
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I have no idea about where you are but I'm sure someone here will be able to help. IMO, a local club would be the first thing I'd seek.
That said, I suggest you check the compression readings on all 4 cylinders. If one is down, no amount of fiddling with fuel or ignition systems will help. Your symptoms seem to fit having a sick cylinder.
 
Good idea i will try and run a compression test if I have an adapter that will work with the model A head spark plug threads.
 
Hi friend! I had a heck of a time getting my A to idle and run decent. After I got the timing straightened out I had some more experienced help who found that my carburetor was causing loads of my trouble. The float and a few other issues in the upper part of the carb were the culprit. Also my manifold was warped and needed to be resurfaced. Was sucking all kinds of air! Lastly my car is very fussy when it comes to the fuel mixture on the choke rod. It has to be just right or it will act up on me. Hope these few experience’s I had will help you as well.
 
1928ModelA said:
Hi, I am a new member to your forum. Just picked up a 1928 Model A. I had a 1930 Model A about 25 years ago.

Having a few issues with it. Does not run good. Idles rough and has no power in 3rd gear. I have emptied the tank and sediment bowl. both were clear and the screens had zero gunk on them.

I re-timed it but still seems to run poorly. I picked up some new points and condenser and plan on trying them out.

Not sure if anyone is in my area of Santa Clarita, CA, that might have some tips.
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Welcome to the Barn! This place is a wealth of knowledge. A group of experts that welcome questions and love providing advice. Wayne .
 
4oz of MMO per 10 gal gas may help with sticky valves, swiping parts box cardboard in between the points may clean them without removing material, they need to be shiny. MMO is Marvel mystery oil available at most parts stores
 
I put a rebuilt carb on it didnt help. Switched from modern points plate to old style didnt help either. Can barely get it up to 30mph.
 
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