How to start 1930 Model A Coupe

[danaschoen]

The little silver knob is also a mixture screw.  When the engine is cold it should be open about 3/4 turn.  After the car comes to temp dial it back to about 1/4 turn.  Don't run it too lean, you'll burn a valve.

[FabioLuizBraggio]

What was the first year that the pedals became the standard as we know it, I mean, gas/brake/clutch?

[polopolo]

Hi instructions! We just purchased our 1930 Model A Ford Roadster Convertible from a world icon singer/actress. Where can I purchase electrical parts for the engine. We are in Seal Beach, Ca.

[Michael_Scott_Howard]

last thing is turn the key switch... had your points been closed you would have likely burn them by then time you cranked the engine.

[roywalls]

I like know can drive it on HWY and what top speed on Model A. I am thinking buying a Model A or Chevrolet BA?

[brettduffy]

do you absolutely have to double clutch or can you float gears and I have asthma I need air condition is there a way to get an aftermarket system put in

[deangrigsby]

The knob that you said turns to adjust the choke turns to adjust the jet in the carb.

[netsubdivision]

It would have been better starting the car with the proper ignition switch. This car has a cheap repop ignition rather than an original pop-out type. When starting an original Model A, you turn the key and button pops out. When you turn off the car, you push the pop-out button in to break the electrical current to the electrical system. I'd figure that St. Louis Car Museum & Sales would know something as simple as this.

[jimervin]

It looked like he stepped on the clutch pedal to start it. I've never done that with my Model A and it doesn't affect the starting at all.

[BikeLifeNJ-ro]

I need one in my life. Maybe I just have a thing for having to mess with switches

[gabegochenour]

always advance the timing immediately after starting the car.

[fredkaminski]

This kid doesn't know the first thing about starting a Model A! He needs to read the booklet that he put in the door pocket! Sorry! FAIL!