Please help me start my car

I am going to drive to Tom's house to help him fix his car. The date has not been set yet. Tom has some personal things to take care of before we can meet. I'll let everyone know what was found but don't look for an answer for a week or so.
 
That is very kind of you.. I would only caution that your experience with brakes and clutches seem questionable...however....the fact that his car may actually fly could be mind blowing....although truthfully I like red hair on a female...but a car with red hair...it's not my bag...I prefer a brunette Model A.

Thanks again for helping out!
 
Let's assume all the things you have listed in your "have done" list are correct. Some Barners are suggesting you check your wiring and key switch. I agree this could be an area where there is a problem. Rather than troubleshooting the wiring in an effort to prove your engine runs I would bypass the wiring and do the following:
1. Assuming your wiring is (+) ground leave the wire connected to the (+) pole on the coil connected. This wire should be connected to the points in the distributor.
2. Remove the (-) wire on the (-) pole of the coil. Connect one end of a temporary 20" long jumper wire to the (-) pole on coil. Attach a single throw toggle switch to the opposite end of this wire. This will temporarily replace your key switch.
3. Take another piece of wire and attach it to the opposite post on the toggle switch.
4. Connect the other end of this wire to the starter motor cable connection.
Turn ON the toggle switch and try starting your engine. If it starts your problem is somewhere in the wiring.
 
CT Jack said:
Let's assume all the things you have listed in your "have done" list are correct. Some Barners are suggesting you check your wiring and key switch. I agree this could be an area where there is a problem. Rather than troubleshooting the wiring in an effort to prove your engine runs I would bypass the wiring and do the following:
1. Assuming your wiring is (+) ground leave the wire connected to the (+) pole on the coil connected. This wire should be connected to the points in the distributor.
2. Remove the (-) wire on the (-) pole of the coil. Connect one end of a temporary 20" long jumper wire to the (-) pole on coil. Attach a single throw toggle switch to the opposite end of this wire. This will temporarily replace your key switch.
3. Take another piece of wire and attach it to the opposite post on the toggle switch.
4. Connect the other end of this wire to the starter motor cable connection.
Turn ON the toggle switch and try starting your engine. If it starts your problem is somewhere in the wiring.
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How ironic. I just was reading Les Andrew's Blue book and came across this very advice. Great minds think alike I guess. Andrew's... not mine.
 
Final resolution: As many of you know I volunteered to help Tom. We never could agree on a date to meet at his house. I recently got a text message from Tom that he fixed the problem and the car is now running. Tom's starter was rebuilt. In the original posting Tom said that his starter was running slow. I do not know if Tom rebuilt the starter or had someone do it, but if Tom did it then congratulations to him.
 
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