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Expert: - 5/31/2008


Question
Why, when I take a right turn rather quickly, does my car die?  Then when I park to do shopping and then come back it will not start.  This also happens after I have been on the interstate doing 60 mph. Why?

Answer
I know about Model A fords, not the modern iron.  Something like you describe can be caused by an intake air leak.  It means nothing under load, but when the throttle blade is cclosed, the air leak becomes large and can make you run lean.  The other place to look for the cause, is in the carb bowl.  The level may be too  high or too low.  Sorry, but that's the best I can do.  Find yourself a vw club and join it.  they will be able to help you.
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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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