Parade Car Electrical System Woes! 1929 Model A Ford Tudor Sedan! GM Alternator 12 Volt Conversion!

This car has been local my entire life so when the current owner reached out to have us diagnosing a dead battery while driving we said to bring it over. The complaint was that the battery would go dead while driving in parades. It had already been converted to a 12 volt system previously. We also found that some of the lighting was not functioning properly as well. This car is not for sale. As always, thanks for watching!
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[@davidarnette327]

Not a car guy ,but drives a 1929 model A around🤔.....I would like to know what his definition of a car guy is!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Guys who work on them and can identify them and enjoy talking to other car ppl about them.

[@rickydonahue1586]

@@moremortskerepair4354 Exactly!!!👍

[@Smokedout.]

@davidarnette327 Some people have money and just own cars and some people like to work on them and they actually know about cars. And the guy did ask someone else to work on his car.

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[@charlesnuffer2538]

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[@Jason1975ism]

My great uncle drove his ancient Farmall tractor through every parade he could. One year he got a drum of the most awful turquoise paint and proceeded to paint the tractor. Lol, then he painted his riding mower and bicycle. Then the rocks along his driveway and the trunks of the trees in the yard. He painted everything but his old Pekinese dog! Rest in peace Uncle Dick.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Ewww

[@JohnSmith-is8nq]

Hahaha... yyyeah... I uh...have a relative who is becoming special in his old age too. We just let it be.

[@dddevildogg]

If that's the only thing Uncle Dick did that seemed weird You had nothing to worry about Remember one day you'll be just like your Great Uncle

[@Jason1975ism]

@@JohnSmith-is8nq just keep them away from discount paint lol

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good afternoon from Cape Cod ⚓ Mojo is invaluable, the knowledge that he has is really something. It's very good of you to help out your buddy with his model A. Very presentable looking car. I like the sepia and the old-timey music at the end, very cool 😎 thank you for another great video ✌️🇺🇲

[@stuartfletcher2378]

That was a change for Mortske Monday . Nice to see an original Ford in almost original shape . Thanks for the presentation . Will be waiting for your next show , Stuart in Canada ..

[@richfletcher4286]

Uncle Stu? That you? Just kidding.

[@SpaceInTime1885]

If you CHOKE it more than 3 times, you're playin' with it... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mr.Humphrey60]

Right on 😅

[@Mr.Humphrey60]

That's the American way 😊

[@derekwalters6132]

Saw the thumbnail and thought are you f’ing kidding me, what Puddin’s got a Model A he’s hot rodding so now you gotta have a hot rodded Model A. Gotta say I did like the colour scheme on it, not many would go with the black and root beer but I thought it looked sharp, nice of you to fix it up for the guy. And again just so we’re clear we don’t do customer work right? Or is it we don’t do customer work unless it’s a cool car

[@rickydonahue1586]

@@SpaceInTime1885 It's mine I can choke it all I wanna!!!😂🤣

[@rayfunk5659]

Couple things on those GM alternators. You probably found it out, or at least Mojo would know this, but you can push the brushes into the holder and hold them with a pin through the rear case and the brush holder to hold them in while you reassemble the alternator. Pull the pins out the back once the case bolts are tightened. Next thing is that wire to the side connector that everybody just hooks to the stud on the back is the voltage sense wire for the regulator. It's supposed to attach as close to the battery terminal as practical and this may help with low speed charging issues. The other wire to the side connector is the excitation signal and this is the one you need to add the diode to. Crazy thing is that wire behaves like the stator wire on the external regulator setups and actually can produce enough power to run the ignition system. If you have a direct connection from ignition to this terminal, it will backfeed that power to your ignition system when the engine is running so turning off the key will not stop the engine. Give Duff dog a few doggie treats and a pat on the head!

[@Michael666CA]

Yes, low speed excite diode.

[@_Dave_S]

Mojo is a national treasure! I'm glad you guys got the model A sorted out, It's a cool car!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sure is!

[@rickydonahue1586]

My uncle used to do the parade thing when I was a little fella and he had a model A. He somehow hooked up an electric golf cart motor to the thing and would run it in the parades and then go back to the engine when he drove it. I don't know how it was cobbled together but it was pretty neat. Love them old cars.😁

[@moremortskerepair4354]

That would be cool to see!

[@francisrizzo1529]

Love the sound of those bangers and flatties just chugging along, it really adds to the driving experience.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hgj2019]

I saw the problem as soon as you opened the hood! Two positive leads and no negative! 🧐😮😳🤣

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@jessehermosillo8116]

Man is it nice to see that great looking model A, great video enjoy ed every bit, MOJO is always a pleasure to see and a great friend to have around you. Great video.

[@FrederickHopkins-xb6me]

Let me tell you a story. When I came over from the UK I lived with a distant relative. Her husband was a business owner and changed from new Caddy to new Lincoln every year to impress the neighbors. They were 'snowbirds' and after taking the Town car to FLA took it into the Lincoln dealership to complain about the speedo changing from MPH to KM/h on its own. they replaced the computer twice before they found a bad computer ground, must be a Ford thing.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Yup

[@althomas6496]

Glad to see a young person working on A models, around here I was the only one servicing old cars plus you get to drive them, I drove other customers cars in parades because they couldn't,even got paid to store, the best situation, I got paid to store, service and drive them 😊.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Awesome

[@Truckman1980]

Mr Mojo is a sharp man very knowledgeable!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Absolutely

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Fun video!!! The customer is lucky to know someone to fix he's ride!!✌️

[@moremortskerepair4354]

For sure!!

[@1dezman1]

You can use a paper clip to hold the brushes in their holder while you put the rotor in.

[@mattbrown5511]

Warms this old heart to see such a beauty actually getting driven. That is why they were made after all.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Exactly

[@pdrphil8159]

The T's & A's changed the world.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sure did

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Very cool Model A, I would have to agree, I’ve been in several parades. It’s very hard on an old car. Thanks for sharing Mort, have a good week.

[@michaelcsiti152]

another awesome upload and car! Every week im amazed by the seemingly vast knowledge you have in vehicles older than dirt. lol Its also awesome how the old guys like mojo know all those old tidbits of knowledge that the old time mechanics probably used on a daily basis. Thanks for another awesome Mortske monday!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Right on

[@KiwiStag74]

She might have her imperfections, but she's still on the road and doing her thing after 95 years of service. Lovely to see another Model A still out and about. Yeah - the braking system is a fun thing to behold, for sure. The closest I've come to working on something similar was in a 1954 Austin A30. They are a single-pot master, manually adjusted drums all round, with a fluid-to-mechanical setup for the rear brakes. By that I mean there's a single slave cylinder that works a lever system to move the rear shoes out to the drums. The lever system is shared with the handbrake, so you can increase your rear brake bias by pulling up the handbrake a couple of clicks.....not that this is recommended, but its a way of figuring out whether a braking issue is a problem with the slave or that its just the shoes that need adjustment.....or that the pivots in the lever system need lubricating and on which side (and that particular result can be a bit concerning when one side locks up and the other is still free-wheeling). The A30 is another vehicle that is happiest cruising at 45 - 50mph. The brochures have a statement that the car will cruise at 60 all day, but when the maximum speed of the car is listed at 67mph, I wouldn't want to do it - besides which, at 60mph, the 803cc engine is pulling just shy of the red line! I enjoyed this one, Mortske. Great to hear the sounds of the old engine and gearbox as she moved too. All the best

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks again!

[@Telephony954]

Kool car, rich history, well loved. And like any useful devise, maintained correctly. Be well. Thanks for sharing.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jerryvanhouten3801]

I fixed a few of those GM alternators back in the day. The regulators rarely failed and the main diodes never did. The little black diode pack with the four leads was the most likely problem. It is three diodes that feed the regulator. They were cheap and easy to replace so that was always the place to start. The brushes would wear out too, but that was obvious when that happened. There is a little hole through the brush holders so you can stick a stiff wire in through the back of the case to hold the brushes back when you put the case together. Then pull the wire out and the brushes snap in to make contact with the slip rings.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good to know

[@davida.p.9911]

🎵 Have you heard the story of the hot rod race, Fords and Lincolns were settin' the pace....I was driving that Model A 🎵 😎 It may not be Barrett Johnson worthy, but it still looks nice! Good work, Mort! 👍

[@GSXR750ization]

My favorite way to see these cars. Few dings but nice and currently well used. I'm a big fan of the black and root beer color. Makes me think owner would have different jackets or sweaters for different times like Mr Rogers. Lol

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good ol Mr. Rogers!

[@geralderdek282]

Here in the Tampa Bay areas traffic, every days commute is like being in a parade without the audience!🤪

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Yuck

[@edelio2743]

Ah man.....too short...now I gotta do my chores dammit !

[@joethepirate1]

That’s pretty neat! Cool old car.

[@richardnelson657]

Cool! That MoJo is a book of knowledge. Hey, just got my Power probe today. 👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Enjoy!

[@garyswanson4474]

Just got my banner, Great quality. Thank you

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Glad you like it!

[@burtonr]

Really cool to see you fix it, without just throwing parts at it. I would have likely just replaced the alternator after seeing it wasn't charging. Good to have a Mojo around for sure!

[@tommyvan4609]

As always, great video!!!! I really look forward to your videos on Mondays! I’d watch them every day if you put them out lol. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

You're the best!

[@1911MikeinOregon]

Damn, I started to panic. I've been in bed sick all day and didn't get a notification for your Monday video on the main channel, but I did get one for the second channel, so everything is square in the universe 🙂 but it would have been much more squarer if it would have been the usual 1 1/2 - 2 hour video 😟 What a great old car. No it's not a 100% car but who cares. It looks great, it runs great, and even better, he drives it a lot. I did learn something new today. I didn't know that these had high beam headlights. I thought they only had one setting. Actually I lied, I learned two things today. You can bypass the voltage regulator in a GM alternator. I like to think I know a pretty fair amount about cars, but when Mojo pops in for a visit, I almost always learn at least one new thing...

[@waltalbright]

Enjoyed the picture show. I've never rode in anything that old maybe one day .

[@corydriver7634]

You couldn’t ask for a better teaching aid than a Model A, all the systems are basic and straightforward. Nice alternator tutorial by the guest teacher, Professor Mojo. I went to an estate sale last spring where an ole boy who collected Model A’s had passed and his son in-law was helping sell off the collection. He had so many parts stacked up next to the barn and scattered in the weeds it was unreal. I picked up a couple of fenders, 2 headlight buckets and running boards (all wall hanger quality) for $20…that is not a misprint, 20 bucks. This was in Meeker, Ok about 30 minutes north of Puddin. As always I enjoyed the video it was within my 30 minute attention span. 😂 Peace.✌️

[@XCHANGEDAVE]

When it comes to that kind of stuff , you sure are one smart guy. And if you don't know it , mo jo got your back.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Much appreciated

[@damienbruce6468]

Good show Thanx for having me.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks for coming

[@That70sChannel]

13:29 Makes me smile at how often you muse to the same idea I arrived at: Change the pulleys.

[@neildawson8576]

Great looking car and as always a good fix.I'm soooo glad for the closed caption on your test drive,as I don't hear the greatest and especially on your rides.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Appreciate the feedback

[@danimal4959]

thanks sir morticus, that's a sweet model A...my grandpa had the pickup version

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Very cool!

[@toddkraus5592]

I just have my 75 k5 Jimmy put together and running! Same light blue as the original color on your Blazer! It’d be pretty alright to have them take a picture together! Also, I love driving my 1928 AA truck! Been in our family 40 years and it’d be mighty fun to go parading with your friends car! I’d drive it up to ND but hate life because at 30mph you get “NO WHERE!” fast! Slow and Hot! But still good!👍🏻 👍🏻

[@scottbennier1335]

Love the build, I hope the Mercedes body is tarted up to maximise the concept. The little bit of rust fixed , particularly the rear door on the driver side. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@PederK88]

Me as not being an american, i really appreciate the subtitle you did there! Thank you very much!!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Our pleasure

[@PederK88]

@@moremortskerepair4354 thank you!

[@rknight7509]

Perfect Mr Mortske 😁😁i think it was last week you said check the Earth 😁

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel and content creator 🙂♥️😊 much respect ✊

[@roberthocking9138]

Beautiful old car, great video.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Many thanks!

[@mr_paw_t]

happy to see the Ford Model A content

[@OKspeedandcustom]

Awesome ModelA and 32 body!!! 😎

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sure is!

[@josephhaddock9462]

Mortske, if you want brighter bulbs than a 194, use a 2825. While it's physically identical in size and looks, it's actually 25 watt as opposed to the 194 at 3.7 watts. They are used as rear marker lights on 1st Gen Prius.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

good to know!

[@DanZaker]

"words is hard today" - I sure coulda used that one the other day! 😂

[@moremortskerepair4354]

It happens

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mortske :) ,.MOJO :), Chin :) , Duffy The Supervisor Dog 🐕 :) also best thing check lights on headlights plus back up ones is driving them car and see happens then it tell gauge are Accurate ! I heard Speedometer was optional on those cars back then have plus temperature ones!

[@legbah7]

Love the extra stuff!

[@JohnSmith-is8nq]

Everytime I will see that mojohatesit hood on the wall, I will remember that Mojo hates it hah.

[@madebyscratch]

More Mortske on Monday?!? I'll take it..

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

That was a fun video. Neat old car

[@59vaughn]

Oldies but goodies....glad ya put in the reading material....😏

[@GaryRobertonBoyes]

Sweet old Model A, 95 years and still working for a living, Parade cars ....Summertime specials...

[@glentucker4250]

You’re a good man Mr Mortske. Got to keep these ol’ relics running and puttering in the parades! 😉A few minor flaws but a really nice car nonetheless. Thank you!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks 👍

[@Perpetualnerd63]

LOVE MoJo!

[@multiperpose2010]

I was itching for a video this morning and never got a notification for here...😢

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sorry!

[@pas-kv8ud]

Restock the Dew shirts dang it! Hi Duff!

[@bradforddilly4190]

another great video my south Canadian friend.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks for the visit

[@justingreaves6769]

Legend, I’ll buy a shirt one of these days to show more support.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sounds good

[@metalmangle]

It's Thursday already? Holy buckets! :D Best outro in the biz, btw.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

You know it!

[@dombutler7685]

Tell him he needs to do constant 360 burnouts - that'll keep the battery charged when driving in parades and also project the candy further!! A second battery or different sized pulley would be less dumb than any of my suggestions! How's that old guy, is it Paulie? with the model A? Hope he's still around, anyway thanks Mortske!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Participating in a parade is voluntarily sitting in traffic with an audience.

[@corydriver7634]

😂

[@jakebrake5776]

Facts, that's why power tour doesn't appeal to me, i hate traffic even if it is all cool cars😂

[@joeycribbs713]

Mortske, I drove Dodge's for years and always had issues with the alternators. Next time you have a problem hit it like you would a starter sometimes they will start charging. The bushes sometimes get stuck.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Noted

[@johnnymack8442]

You can change the regulator for 1 that kicks in at a lower RPM. We did it all the time for boats. As diesels run at lower RPMS.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good to know

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Looking good very nice.car very cool thanks 👍👍👍👍😊

[@moremortskerepair4354]

No problem 👍

[@papeep2694]

Things get simpler with the older stuff. Except electrical. Electrical never changes.

[@tcanthony2]

Oh man the sweet sound of a model a. I need to suck it up and just go buy one….. grandpa always put a dead man switch under seat on them. Said it was better to be safe than sorry. Wrestling your obesity and height is a challenge in these. Grandpa hated parades on cars. Said it was so hard them. Man I wish I had model a. Also I thought you had to put a little bulb inline to get it excited and charge at idle.

[@nathonsmithson3024]

Built ford tough with broken chevy stuff.

[@roynelson8140]

When you want to change the brushes in that alternator there is a pin hole in the back of the housing load the rear brush have a toothpick or paper clip handy stick it thru the pin hole in the back if your brush is down enough you can push it halfway to put the top brush in then push it thru a little more leaving plenty hanging out the backside when it’s together before installing pull the paper clip out the rear

[@douggrunberg]

Thanks!!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

No problem!

[@donaldhollums3278]

Starting a Ford Model A is multitasking before multitasking was cool.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@shanewright6958]

What a great looking car 👍👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

It really is!

[@roypearce6968]

Mojo one smart cookie that was nice you to get fixed for customer. These cars are plan and simple not like today vehicles. 👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Very true

[@AltTechFan]

It is a shame that the front plate takes up a quarter of the radiator surface area. Here in TX, antique cars don't have to display a front plate.

[@EGremlin]

You mean I have to actually work today? Side note, Duff signs are appearing north of me again..

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Nice old car dude!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks!

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice Mort

[@tom-ehill2713]

No fun sitting in a traffic jam either!!😅

[@johnfisher120]

dont forget the safety dance

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@aussiegonz]

love Mojo's OG power probe

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@jeffwb6956]

About a 100 years ago 2 brothers told my grandfather that they could fly. They were Wright.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Lol

[@59vaughn]

Maybe merlins old school ...aristocracy emporium...he rocks that old stuff...

[@davido1647]

Great video cool😊

[@Vonklink6741]

Planters Peanuts best snack ever!

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Mortske and Duff Dog

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice Model A Mortske and Real Nice 32 body is that Headed to Slick

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Awesome old Model A

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Sure is!

[@fredbrooks6488]

That’s the way to make a great content video.

[@59vaughn]

Holy crap...😳.....that car passed you like you were...😝

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Yup

[@terryeustice5399]

I thought you said you don’t do work like this. You hate working on customers cars. 😮 💯👊

[@user-427.commodore]

Thats a pleasure to work on its mint...

[@moremortskerepair4354]

I dont

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Awesome sedan. What's with that sweet coupe body in the background. Is it fore sale

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Everything is for sale. Nothing is on sale.

[@stucook8622]

Cool video...thanks 🐾🍺

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abcsd1254]

I am amused the bad alternator was a Delco Remy with a John Deere part number on it. Unsure if the Ford persists think this is better or worse!

[@chrisosullivan4257]

Man, I love learnin with mojo

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Me too!

[@justingould7348]

I love it!

[@karld34]

Sir Mortske and duff dog on monday yes