Just a dumb question about rain...

G&N Farms said:
If you think this is a dumb question, I warned you :p
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I don't think it's a dumb question at all. I have driven my A with the stock
dist and wires through rain that one would think I was actually underwater. My son made a comment once "Hey Pop's is that a trout outside the window?" "No Frank that's a bass." No driving problems observed.

I would agree that it seems that you have a problem with the dist body or cap. Make sure everything is clean and inspect for cracks. By clean I mean take a brush and and be sure there is no oil grease or dirt left on the parts including the plugs.
 
My buddy had a small crack in his radiator neck, and had the same problems. Temporarily stopped on a three day tour, and it ran fine.
 
Rain-X, the best Model A windshield wiper!
We have been caught in the rain numerous times, haven't experienced a misfire. I have had condensation on the coil when sitting outside over night in fog causing a short and refusing to start. Our Vicky like Tom's leaks at the hinge, haven't found a solution, yet.

A's Always
Dave
 
my coils plastic body is not sealed. i could have cheaply replaced it. but its at least 40 years old and still works after it dries out. to fix it i put duct tape on the top half and sealed it up. i do have a duct taped coil. but it doesn't short anymore.
 
I try not to take my coupe out if rain is likely. But coming home one night, I got caught in a hard rain in the country. The car ran fine until I hit deep water in the road that I couldn't see until it was too late. The car stalled out. It's stock, except it doesn't have engine pans. It wouldn't start. After sitting for about 5 minutes it restarted. The heat from the engine must have dried things out.

The other few times I've driven in the rain, I haven't had any problems.
 
Tom Endy said:
I have been caught in a pretty heavy rain storm several times while on tour with my Victoria. On a slant window the rain comes through the windshield hinge area, however, the engine compartment was unaffected. Henry should have put the outside visor on the slant windows.

Tom Endy
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I have a slant, and that is the main reason I don't drive in rain, sleet, snow, ice.
I'm doing new window channel all the way around right now, and will also reset the windshield this winter.
There is also that small issue about accidents in such weather.

But back to the main question, your distributor cap has a crack as "darrylkmc" stated, or water in the wire boots,as "Tom" stated, or both.

And Mike: You crack me up, that fish story is a classic.
 
Tom Endy said:
... On a slant window the rain comes through the windshield hinge area... Henry should have put the outside visor on the slant windows.
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31 Vicky said:
... Our Vicky like Tom's leaks at the hinge, haven't found a solution, yet.
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burner31 said:
I have a slant, and that is the main reason I don't drive in rain, sleet, snow, ice...
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I've often thought that If I was to be so fortunate to obtain a SW, I would have a visor added for that very reason. They do kinda look nekked without one anyway. (I actually have seen one that way and it looked OK)
 
Been kinda hard to sell 5 million or so over 4 years without some
modification if they wont run in the Rain .,

Imagine owning one and living in Seattle or Oregon ,.

Same thing with mountains or hot places ,. The car had to perform at all
things you could put it through ,., Even letting Women drive ,.,
I am kidding ladies ,. but that could strain a car .,

so


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Just adding my two cents - My 30 Deluxe does not like rain. First and last time I was caught in the rain, she shut down. I was taking my brother for his first ride in an A and he looked at me - and we had a good laugh. Rain went through and we started it back up and went on our way.
 
Wether by design or luck ford covered the water on spark plugs and dissy problem by locating the fan in line with the plugs thus as long as the fan is spinning water is thrown out away from the head
 
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