1930 Ford Model A coupe- Did I blow the motor??

Gandalf the Green Coupe is the victim of this video. Is the motor blown up? Why is the office of air resources so interested in this car suddenly? I'm going through the VGG style basic steps to find out if this newly rebuilt motor is healthy or junk. Follow along as we bring Gandalf the Grey Coupe back to life! Paul Shinn's KZbin channel- kzbin.info...
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[@vayabroder729]

This is real life my friend and we appreciate you for everything you do; your knowledge and sharing your journey; even the setbacks. Love my Wednesdays and Saturdays with you and Tina. God bless you guys!

[@ModelA]

Thanks Vaya! God bless

[@patriciastafford4335]

@@ModelA o

[@kennethswain6313]

The head lap is the best light I’ve seen. Your patience is amazing. Thanks to both T &P!

[@ModelA]

Our pleasure Kenneth!

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Another great journey from Mr Shinn. So now Ive picked up more great problem solving methods.Cant wait to see the outcome. Till then may the MODEL A GODS BE WITH YOU!

[@paboot]

Those head lights are wonderful. My wife found one for me, and I bought it about 6 months ago. It is so helpful around the Vicky. Keep up the great work. You are the one to watch for any Model A info. Most of our Lion’s Gate Model A Club, up here in British Columbia, talk about how informative your videos are. Paul

[@ModelA]

Thanks!! Please tell them I said HI

[@paboot]

Will do. Going to see most of them at our big swap meet this Friday,Saturday. Quite a few Americans also come to buy and sell as well. God bless to you and Model T.

[@johnkropp6850]

Hey Paul and Model T thanks for taking us along with your problem solving. Even though it doesn't always play out the way you or we planned. Good idea drowning your sorrows in ice cream, I would definitely done the same. Keep up the great videos!!

[@ModelA]

I seem to be consuming a lot of ice cream lately...

[@jayoneill1533]

Great trouble shooting tutorial, thanks Paul. Listening to Gandalf cranking away as the battery slowly dies without a hint of starting certainly brought back a lot of frustrated memories !!

[@ModelA]

Hahaa!!

[@thesharkcom]

Back in the day when I worked on old 2 cycle motorcycles. Some would come in fouled to the max. We would take off the muffler and oil would come running out. We would then take a blow torch and ignite the muffler to burn out all the oil. Seeing all that oil from Gandalf gave me flashbacks to the 60s....LOL 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ModelA]

Sorry for the PTSD

[@johnnyrocket6588]

What a great way to start my Saturday morning. Have a great weekend Paul.

[@ModelA]

Thanks Johnny!

[@Rottingboards]

Going to the autoparts store in a Model A makes the trip so much more fun.

[@lukespack]

Gee, if you have this much trouble finding what is at fault, I shutter to think how a newcomer would handle this problem. I am amazed at how you are able to stay so calm. Good luck.

[@ModelA]

My calmness is a gift from God.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Old Cars can be very very tricky ⚙⚙⚙ Great work and its always fun to hang out with you Paul👍👍

[@quailstudios]

That’s a sweet headlamp!

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@RCHart]

Thank you for the details of this video, just what I needed. My ‘31 GATOR A has been sitting too long and neglected , so I am having to trouble shoot in getting it running smoothly again. I have not been a mechanic for most of my life, but that is why I love working on A’s, they are somewhat simple. The current stage of draining the gas tank and trying to remove and install a new shut off valve (not easy so far). Then on down the line to the carburetor. Watching you and Ms. T diligently working on the A’s is very encouraging! For me it is family time with the son-in-law & grandson!!

[@ModelA]

That is so cool. Keep it up man!

[@leebarker539]

A delightful video in every way. Thanks for your thoughtful, easy-to-understand narration. You and Derek set a very high standard and few others come close.

[@ModelA]

Wow, thank you!

[@billsheppard9368]

In retrospect, it woulda been much simpler to just disconnect the muffler from the header. That woulda revealed instantly whether the problem was 'upstream' or 'downstream' of that point. Luuuv your videos BTW. First car I ever drove was a '31 'A'.

[@craigpennington1251]

I too had a car once that fought me at every turn. Ice cream does make your day go better. Another great video. Best wishes on the start up of Gandalf. Storming like crazy here. Looks to be good weather there.

[@goodbyecalifornia3567]

Hi Paul: absolutely love the channel, I’m learning more about these awesome cars everyday. I’m the guy in Hawaii that acquired my dad’s 1930 Tudor sedan deluxe and we had our 1st car show yesterday…she took best of show out of about 30 cars! I also met some other collectors in my little 4000 population town. We had lots of fun and looking forward to more videos and car shows in the future. Aloha

[@ModelA]

Great work, man!

[@jimadams5574]

LOL Paul - love the headlamp test .. Too funny .. Can't wait to find out what you do to resolve this ... Nice video ... Thanksfor taking us along with ya!

[@ModelA]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim

[@rynetakeuchi4382]

Paul I love your systematic approach to trouble shooting the problem. Your expertise on the Model A is stellar. Keep producing these awesome videos!! Until next time my friend. Aloha and Malama Pono!!

[@ModelA]

Mahalo!!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Well wishes for you Jack Bahm, hope you get to feeling better! I'm very intrigued with the reason for the oil and starter rebuild. I have one to rebuild myself, but it's been maybe 40 years since I've rebuilt one, a refresher would be nice. Good luck with your findings on both issues. That ice cream looked delicious, yum. Thanks for sharing Paul, hope you and Tina and Bob have a great safe weekend!

[@ModelA]

Thanks Dan!

[@omarcurrossimon7927]

Feeling anxious. I wish we can see Gandalf the green working soon. Please don't stop to rebuild the starter!

[@cynthiafarshore4323]

It's great that your videos cover the not so good moments because it's at this time one can learn the most, which also includes being told about things like Striplamp. I bought 2 and they are as good as you say, thank you for the great help you give.

[@ModelA]

That is so kind. Thank you Cynthia!

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

When you succeed, we learn. When you may happen to fail, we still learn.💪🏻 So, thank you, anyway! Pleasure to watch your videos, cheers from Italy!!

[@ModelA]

Thank you, friend

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

@@ModelA my pleasure, Paul! 😊

[@Rottingboards]

Ahhh, looks like oil leaked by the old engine and pooled in the exhaust. Nice video.

[@discerningmind]

Paul, I was riveted to this. Of course, we're all hoping to see the engine start-up and be fine. This exhaust/muffler oil saturation has me intrigued. Could the last engine have been that bad? That was a lot of oil in the exhaust and was still draining in our last view of it. And what's going on with the starter? You certainly have some interesting things to report to Mr. Guimarin. I love the headlight. And twelve-year-old Paul sold me with that effective night driving display!

[@ModelA]

Hahaaa! Thanks DM! Hope you like your head light as much as I like mine. Thank Model T for turning me on to them.

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

Looking forward to the further diagnosis of the starting problem.

[@ModelA]

Since you're a friend, it's OK to admit that you got a good laugh at my expense!

[@rickuyeda4818]

My friend drag races a Model A roadster P/U with the 4 banger hooked a 5 speed and a Champ rear end at the Antique Drags. One Saturday, going to our coffee me, he didn't show up. The following week, he brought a piston with a hole.

[@ModelA]

Got a little aggressive with the timing, eh?

[@MyRandyw]

Really loving Gandolf, learning a lot of good stuff, maybe most important is the use of ice cream to assuage disappointment! Thanks bunches!!

[@ModelA]

Yes!!!

[@BillGeurts2269]

Great video, and thanks for the shout-out from the Walla Wall Sweet A’s. My money says you found the oil issue and now looking forward to a starter rebuild seminar.

[@ModelA]

Your money doubled

[@eugenelevin8314]

Thanks for taking us along on this adventure - gonna have to add enigma to Gandalfs name pretty soon haha

[@ModelA]

Hahaa! If this car keeps fighting me, its name is gonna be "for sale cheap".

[@geyser3445]

So nice that everything easy easy to access and work on.

[@2ManyTomatoes]

This car is giving me hope. Up to now your channel has given my husband an unrealistic expectation of Model As starting with three or four turns every time. And ours doesn't. We've been trying to sort it out for awhile now. We fiddle with this and twiddle with that and then it finally gives in and starts like a champ for the rest of the day. The next day we're back to square one and whatever we "fixed" wasn't the problem after all. We've "narrowed" it down to either a spark problem or a gas problem or a nut loose in the drivers seat. We are learning from each of your "failures" and recharging our own batteries to try again.

[@ModelA]

Your story give ME hope! And reason to carry on. Thank you!

[@buick1955]

I don't currently own a Ford Model A but I did have a 1930 4 door . I do own a 1929 Chevy 2 door coupe . Your show is informative to anyone who owns a 1920's to early 1930's car . It would be very interesting to do a comparison on a Ford , Chevy & Plymouth of the same year if possible . Obviously the Ford Model A won as so many survived compared to the competition. Great show !!

[@robertharris4010]

Paul thanks for the videos love them have learned a ton of information about what my grandfather was working on. Man they were grate cars

[@ModelA]

Yes!!

[@richardfischer9811]

While admitting that I do love my ice cream, I don't believe I've ever seen such pure bliss as that on the face of Model T as she takes each tiny spoonful. As an aside, your Model A trouble shooting is just like the Saturday afternoon serials that we used to see at the show. Hero runs into the house, house explodes. "Kids, don't miss next week to see what happens to our hero !!!)

[@ModelA]

I will ruin the surprise for you- I fail again!

[@billz482]

Thanks for the video and the great tip on the head-light. Just ordered two from Amazon! 👍🏻

[@ModelA]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@ronmcguire2951]

Hi Paul, I was expecting more oil in the valve gallery. I'm looking forward to finding the problem. Good video, thanks.

[@ModelA]

When the motor is spinning faster, there is a LOT more oil in there.

[@Scott-qp9rw]

Great information. I’ve got to get me some of those Headlamps!

[@jimmccoskey8253]

Prayers and best wishes to Jack Bahm... Thanks for all the videos. Good luck with Gandalf the pain.

[@ModelA]

Thanks for the prayers for Jack. This car really IS a pain!

[@SergLa]

Трудности делают тебя опытнее. Пол, ты стал ещё лучшим мастером, чем был до того. Классный фонарь! Теперь я буду искать такой же. Difficulties make you more experienced. Paul, you've become an even better master than you were before. Cool lantern! Now I'm going to look for the same one.

[@ModelA]

Excellent!

[@Mccabone]

Odlfi are the best Head lamps...! Last Christmas all my friends received these as Christmas gifts!

[@ModelA]

Agreed!!!

[@joealbert7773]

The battery tester appears to be a Midtronics style which actually reads internal resistance. The old load tester type didn't care what voltage the battery was. They just applied a load and watched voltage. If I remember right a 6 volt battery had to stay above 4.6 volts during the test. One problem with this tester is that it won't work on a discharged battery whereas the Midtronics style will unless the battery is really dead.

[@ModelA]

Thank you for the info Joe! Good to know.

[@randall1959]

I want one of those headbands. So many times I've crawled under cars with a flashlight in my teeth. Don't feel bad. I swapped out a transaxle in a VW only to find out I had a bad axle bearing and the replacement transaxle was toast.

[@keviny4357]

And hello to you and Tina, Paul. From the Beehive A’s!

[@ModelA]

There you are!!

[@mlackey9812]

So Paul, it's a rather sleepy morning after tackling some very challenging situations this week with complete victory I might add. A fan, flannel sheets, a cup of coffee and my favorite morning nosh and your, this video on my cell phone. What a lovely way to start t he day. Thanks, just what I needed. OH, and by the way, yes, I too am an 'ardent' Model 'A' r. Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing the start and Smoke vs. no Smoke. Be well. Also, btw...."he is risen" !!

[@ModelA]

Yes- He is risen!

[@geoffwatson6207]

Hey Paul, thanks for the info on the headlight. Just wished they had these fifty years ago when I was 'holding the light' for my dad, and it was never quite right! Even my mom (88 in Nov) had to agree.

[@ModelA]

I still have the emotional scars from playing "hold the flashilight". That is a game with no winners..

[@williamforbes5826]

Oh, thanks for the morning video. Good stuff as always!

[@ModelA]

Thanks William!

[@bigDbigDbigD]

I love how easy it is to open inspect a inline flathead engine.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Good ending to the video. Win win for us viewers 😁

[@ModelA]

Thanks TMH!

[@brendamcdaniel1958]

A starter rebuild video would be nice and am glad to hear it’s not the engine causing Ol Green to smoke 💨. Sweet car. Thanks for the video.

[@ModelA]

Thanks Brenda!

[@edsewetoob]

Hi Paul! New subscriber here. Also just ordered that terrific headlamp! I owned a '30 tudor many years ago and really appreciate your vids; I am looking at a '29 tudor and am referencing your video about what to look for when buying (I made some mistakes with my first A). Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@ModelA]

Thank you Charles. That's awesome! Good luck!

[@davidwildridge8080]

I believe 50 lbs compression on all cylinders on a rebuilt model a engine should okay as they didn't have very high compression brand new. Nice looking A.

[@billebobb]

Should be double that!

[@davidwildridge8080]

@@billebobb good to know

[@ModelA]

That's about right for a newly assembled stock Model A motor. After about 500 miles, it should have closer to 70.

[@johncharlton2602]

Hi Paul entertaining and informative as usual ,thank you .As you check the valve chest at 5.29 there is a lot of rust bubbles on the exterior cylinder wall . For a newly rebuilt engine that would indeed worry me I would have a scrape off to investigate making sure ne debris goes down a main bearing lube feed hole .

[@ModelA]

It's just some surface crud. I assembled this motor myself from a machined block. That is why I question everything.

[@johncharlton2602]

@@ModelA I would investigate the origins of the crud especially in a clean recent rebuild engine . IMHO that is caused by the ingress of water could be a minute crack up in the valve seat area . I do hope I am wrong my son has a freshly rebuilt engine from a bare block very small exterior crack showed up after about 2000 miles .

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you for sharing

[@toronado455]

omg that head band LED is awesome 🏆

[@ModelA]

It is!!

[@danterry6328]

As always a pleasure.

[@clc7800]

Hi Paul. Great videos. My first time making a comment, actually a question. What do you consider a good compression for the cylinders? Thanks

[@ModelA]

Thanks for the comment! In an engine with at least 500-1000 miles on it, all stock, you would expect 70 or more. In a hopped up motor with high compression head, bored out, etc., you would see 90 or so.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

......Thanks Paul for the fun video...God's Blessing to you and your wife...Shoe🇺🇸

[@dalemettee1147]

Paul, the other day, I watched one of my fav's refurbish an Olympic AM radio. Upon opening it up, he found that a wire wound resistor was in the power cord. To me a very strange set up. The radio was what they considered a "Portable" with two batteries to supply juice for operation.

[@ModelA]

That could be what we call a "curtain burner" radio. Some of the series filament string radios used a resistor type of power cord to bleed off some voltage under load that made the cord hot, because it was a long resistor. When substituting a modern power cord, you use a wirewound resistor in series to simulate the curtain burner power cord's function to the circuit.

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

WOW!! just ran across you channel!! My wife and I have her Grandfathers 1930 Model A Fordora (I think that is spelled correct?) Haven't got it started yet. The last time we think it had run was about 1965. I have subscribe to you channel and will be looking for future videos and well as going back to view others!! Thanks for posting!!

[@ModelA]

Welcome, Gene!

[@LDCoronel1]

This is the kind of people i want as friends

[@ModelA]

That's very kind. Thank you!

[@aborer1790]

Enjoying your videos and Model T's videos as well. I have a question: how do you fasten rope between the spokes during winter? I've looking for videos and articles about this, but couldn't. Thank you for the great videos!

[@ModelA]

You mean when they would wrap rope around the outer wheel and tire like snow chains? I have seen it done but doesn't look like it would be very nice on the wheels or paint.

[@aborer1790]

Exactly what I mean. I've never seen the process and often pondered about it whether it was truly useful in comparison of snow chains. Thank you for taking the time and can't wait til your next upload.

[@douglaslambert579]

Hope to see a starter rebuild video. Enjoyed your video.

[@davidpierce8613]

Alright Model T, no more busting my chops for eating ice cream!!

[@MarcioPadilha09]

Show esse carro antigo 👏👏

[@ModelA]

Gracias!

[@markpalmer6760]

It's amazing how easy it is to work on those cars. Great headlight I might have to get one of those. Been to that parts store it opened prior to moving away, did the Napa store clean up there act or closed? Enjoy your trip to Texas I think it's going to be a hot one out here this year, wear where you going to in texas? Enjoy your videos.

[@billebobb]

EASY ❓

[@ModelA]

The AutoZone opening right across the street from O'Reilly is what finally did n the Napa store. That building is an Italian deli now, and it's pretty good!

[@MrBrendog67rat]

i would take the starter off the shelf! i think your car is gonna be fine

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@wwskydvr]

I'm new to your KZbin channel, and enjoying it immensely. Was wondering if you could do a video on the AA trucks ... pluses and minuses. God Bless you and your wife. Great job.

[@ModelA]

If someone will loan me theirs, I will

[@susanbahm-sutherland967]

Thanks for mentioning my dad Jack Bahm! He needs a lot of positive thoughts and prayers.

[@ModelA]

Absolutely! He is one of us. How is he feeling now?

[@susanbahm-sutherland967]

@@ModelA sadly he passed away last night after a battle with brain cancer.

[@ModelA]

@@susanbahm-sutherland967 So sorry to hear that, Susan. Will be praying for your family.

[@ModelA]

@@susanbahm-sutherland967 Susan- What year was Jack born? I want to dedicate a Model A video to him, please.

[@susanbahm-sutherland967]

@@ModelA 1935 and thank you!

[@dwilliams8365]

Great example of proper troubleshooting -most shops would have pulled the motor and told the customer that you need a complete re-build. Correct troubleshooting is all most a lost art. I predict the only thing bad was a oily muffler. I personally would have let it run longer.

[@ModelA]

Most shops would turn this into profit! I'm just not very smart.

[@clc7800]

Hi Paul and Model T. Thanks to you both tomorrow I decided to buy a Model A. I am going to pick up my first 1930 Model A Tudoor and it comes with a Mitchell overdrive. I think I saw two videos of you using the Mitchell overdrive. Can you explain how to use the overdrive? It has a high and a low. When do you use these? At what speed on 2nd gear do you engage the high? Do you just press the clutch and shift the Mitchell to high? Can you engage it in 3rd gear and at what speed? Thanks

[@ModelA]

Congratulations!! I did video on exactly that. Found it! Here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqbRZH2LnNNnirc

[@oldtanker4860]

Ima thinking checking the connections on the starter first. I look to the easy stuff first and a bad connection would do what you were experiencing even with the battery charger for a boost to power. If connection OK then yup starter likely has bad brushes or a dirty commutator. Hoping you find it soon and looking forward to the solution to the oil. Seeing what came out of the exhaust pipe there sure looks like it got well oiled when the engine was "pickled". I LOVE the headband light. Really neat product and I am a sucker for a rechargeable unit. Oh and yes illegal outside of an actual emergency. Light has to throw a specified distance down the road as per your state law and if the car came equipped with 2 headlights, both have to work.

[@williamcnewlandjr4535]

YES! And don't forget the battery ground. It's originally grounded to the crossmember behind the battery. Over the past 90 years, rust forms between the crossmember and frame creating a bad ground situation. Best to run a battery cable from the positive ground terminal to the frame.

[@ModelA]

Thanks guys! This car has an additional ground from the battery to the flywheel housing.

[@dennisbailey4296]

I'm watching the end of your video when you two are eating your ice cream together and your wife is beaming away like she's just talkin to the best friend she's ever Been with in the world and she probably is because of that close encounter you had!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@ModelA]

We are besties.

[@johnkranz4004]

Great video Paul and Model T Enjoy your ice cream 🍦

[@ModelA]

We did! Thank you

[@mackfisher4487]

Paul I always learn something while watching your informative videos, this morning while sipping my coffee you referred to your cars "valve galley" as I was Army and you are Navy should I call it a valve mess hall? Kidding aside I always enjoy your videos.

[@ModelA]

Hahahahaa!! I get a similar chuckle when I hear about "head gaskets". Or replacing the "head". That's what the Navy calls the toilet.

[@mackfisher4487]

@@ModelA Next time I have to fix a leaky toilet I'm going go to the orange box store and asked for a wax head gasket. While I'm picking up the luminaire for the overhead.

[@vesselstone0351]

Poul, I write to you from Denmark / Europe. Have you ever heard about the European produced Ford Y or also called Ford Junior also from the 1930-ies. It was kind of a minor edition of Ford A.

[@ModelA]

Yes. Welcome!

[@slimmers00]

Thanks for sharing your thought process while troubleshooting. By the time I finally get a Model A, you should have a pretty extensive library of repairs on your channel. For now, I dream & learn while I become debt free & then save for my A

[@ModelA]

You in baby step 2?

[@slimmers00]

Yes! You speak the language 😄. Getting there. Probably another year or more before starting baby step 3. Not long ago, I was planning to borrow money to buy an A, but I’ve learned to put aside my impulses, so I can be in better shape in the long run.

[@ModelA]

@@slimmers00 Yes! Goood for you, my brother! I have been in baby step 7 for almost 10 years. It is an amazing place to be and even affects how you make business and work decisions. I don't take guff from bosses because I'm afraid of losing my job or house, and I get a LOT more respect from them because I do what is right, not just everything they say out of fear. It really accelerated my career path! Also, I sleep better knowing I did the right thing, etc. EDM now.

[@slimmers00]

@@ModelA I hope to get there. I want to be able to give & to help people, along with enjoying hobbies, without worrying about bills.

[@ModelA]

@@slimmers00 Or start a KZbin channel where you help others with the stuff you enjoy! Wait... You don't need money for that... After you have a paid-for house, everything just seems to fall into place.

[@mr_paw_t]

watched with family around roku tv..... we all vote replace starter from inventory on shelf. :) everyone says hi (and thanks for video)

[@ModelA]

Hey Paul! Tell everyone I said HI!

[@farmall_cub_in_columbia3642]

Hi Paul I enjoy your channel. I am a car guy but also a ham. I saw that FAA VHF/UHF amplifier on your shelf and the Hallicrafters receivers on the shelf in your shop videos. Anyway, Hi and best 73's from W2NMI

[@ModelA]

73, OM!

[@rynetakeuchi4382]

😂😂Paul the neighbors should thank you for getting rid of the mosquitoes 😂😂 That’s a really nice head lamp, almost like the ones we use for firefighting.

[@ModelA]

My neighbors are pretty far away, but still were not amused.

[@rynetakeuchi4382]

@@ModelA 😂😂

[@davidwalle5025]

Do a leak down test to check rings and valves very easy and quick just remove spark plugs and pressurize with air.

[@ModelA]

Leakdown only tells you something if the motor has enough time on it for the rings to seat.

[@firewalker6316]

Proof positive, it doesn’t just happened to me. Great video.

[@ModelA]

Ha! Nope.

[@dalemettee1147]

P)aul, I noticed that you and Model T are experts in drowning in ice cream. Me, I'm just a plain Jane guy with vanilla or on a really good day, French vanilla. yoo hoo!

[@ModelA]

Hahahaa!!

[@831BeachBum]

I noticed when you pulled the exhaust manifold the inlet to the exhaust pipe was dry. Might have been an accumulation of oil from last engine sitting in muffler.

[@ModelA]

Yep. See the next video in this series for the answer.

[@colinblick4903]

12 ?…….Paul, Welcome to the club 🤩….. love to know where that oils coming from🤔…..think I’ll go an get some ice cream….love the third eye😳

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

With that headlamp on you look more like GORT from The Day The Earth Stood Still. ( or The Day The Model A Stood Still ) 😉 If I may ask, back in the day when these cars were brand new, was the paintwork as beautiful and glossy as the car you drove to the parts store ? I've seen so many beautiful vintage cars restored beautifully with modern paint and modern paint techniques and always wonder if they looked that good rolling off the assembly line. I mean, paint technology back then wasn't what it is today.

[@ModelA]

Ford used lacquer on bodies and enamel on fenders. The car in this video has Lombard Blue lacquer and black lacquer on the body and black enamel on the fenders, just like original. If you examine the factory photos, you will see they buffed the lacquer at the end of the assembly line and it was very shiny. Just like this. The enamel on the fenders was dipped, and was naturally pretty shiny.

[@t.s.racing]

Paul, as a Engine Builder I can tell you that Cast Iron rings seal quite rapidly, often in as little as 35-75 miles. I of course ASSUMED that you're running the cast iron rings. Now the ring seal is of course dependent on the cylinder finish as well as the dimensions for taper, out of round, and size. I read below that you have several hundred miles, and if the rings haven't sealed by now, they generally won't. You also mentioned God, thank you for that. 🙏🙏 T.S. RACING

[@ModelA]

Hi BTC! This engine has a total of 3 MINUTES running time. No miles. God bless.

[@davedaugherty3781]

i jusy bought a 31 coupe. all restored however i want to convert it to 12 volt. reason is i want to add a stereo under the dash. any suggestions?

[@ModelA]

I can't help you with that. Sorry. I have converted a lot of Model As back to 6 volts though, I know how to do that.

[@kevinweston6817]

Great video I probably would have let it run tell it stoped smoking or got worse lol

[@ModelA]

Except I live in California, the land of crazies and people who worship environment instead of God.

[@AstraWerke]

What a relief to see it wasn't the engine at fault. I'm currently rebuilding a starter myself, so it'd probably be fun to see how much I've already done wrong ;P By the way - I've noticed a ticking noise from your blue coupe - and still not being an experienced "car guy", I have no Idea what's what when it comes to noises. Do you know what yours is from? Valve clearance maybe? Best wishes Adrian

[@ModelA]

I set the valves too loose. It has been ticking for 17,000 miles. Might fix it someday. Maybe after it gets back from Texas.

[@AstraWerke]

@@ModelA Better too loose than too tight, I reckon. Are you road-tripping to Texas at the moment? :o

[@ModelA]

@@AstraWerke Not yet

[@antiqueradionut]

I'm confused by your reference to motor oil for a motor. I need engine oil for my engine. LOL I was surprised when I saw the battery you are using. Could you give more information, or link to a video you may have already posted? Thanks, Aaron Hunter

[@ModelA]

Haha! Well, the Ford calls it a motor in the owner's manual several times, so perhaps somewhere between 1929 and now, it became an "engine"?

[@wurly164]

Great, now I have to go get ice cream 🍦

[@williamforbes5826]

Cars & Coffee ☕! Your car, my coffee! Thank model T for the head lamp! I will be purchasing one for sure. Now, please tell me how you fixed Big Bertha. I gotta know! Connection? Component? Switch? Please! I'm as curious as a 🐈 cat.

[@ModelA]

The timer had come loose and got spun around so many times, one of the connections got yanked off.

[@williamforbes5826]

A connection! Sigh! No I can rest. People throw away good appliances without ever looking into the possible fixes. I actually drove

[@williamforbes5826]

away a car that I bought as a 'non' running car. My gain, their loss. It was junk anyways, but Running Junk!

[@mikehernanadez9196]

im so glad your a happy person, with all your dream cars ,

[@ModelA]

I'm a happy person even without the cars! I have the greatest wife ever, an awesome job, and the promise of everlasting life!

[@johnkeathley1612]

Good morning from Perryville Kentucky

[@ModelA]

Good morning from Calaveras County!

[@rhodesia1980]

Ok I'm looking at buying a 1931 Ford Model AA truck dully has 4 cylinders engine ran a couple years ago but it needs a ignition switch and a voltmeter in order for it to start it so the seller is stating. and the carburetor might need cleaning due to sitting for some time but it has been sitting in a garage. he mostly tows it around on a trailer. I been online looking for parts maybe looking at starting a project since I need a hobby since I just retired. I'm not much of a mechanic but these engines look sort of simple to work on. So is there a good web site for Ford Model A for parts like for the AA model?

[@ModelA]

All the usual Model A parts suppliers carry what is available for the AA also.

[@kenfowle2164]

Did you say the engine was newly rebuilt?If so it very well could be hard to turn over.I would think you might try by hand crank ,no spark plugs,to gauge this.Also to tow it and jump start in 2nd.or 3rd gear rather than force to starter motor to turn over a stiff “new” engine.

[@quailstudios]

When you fail, Paul, we all have hope.

[@ModelA]

I fail a lot

[@koniseatskimchi5541]

i have one of those headlamps. i Highly recommend them. i use mine all the time. Plus it can be charged at your computer.

[@mattomon1045]

Hi model T With the exhaust to clean it out Use some lacquer thinner just a cup drain it leave it dry. and rebuild the starter please.