Explosion whistle

sidhartha said:
Anybody use one? Are the troublesome or worthwhile?
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sidhartha .....................
I assume that you mean the explosive spark plug whistle.
I used to run one, years ago. I don't remember why I took it off, but I don't remember it giving me any problems.
MIKE :) (mikeburch)
 
They only work at low r.p.m.'s. If you try it running 10 miles an hour or more it just sounds like an air leak. That being said, I have one on my Model T, and it is highly entertaining to anybody within earshot. No fouled plug, or any other problem the last 40 years.
 
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I have a spark plug type explosion whistle on my 'A' - if that's the type you're talking about. It's good for "showing off" and especially for parades - kids get a kick out of it along w/ adults because of it's unusual sound. Easy to install and use. I notice the parts catalogs don't carry them anymore - been discontinued. I also have a Model T horn and a cattle caller/bull horn along with the ooogah horn - all good for parades.
 
They are fun for slow moving parades as the unusual sound draws attention to the source, your car. I used one for years and as I recall the prime source was Lucas Engineering the tire folks.
 
It seems to me the valve is the hard part to get now. I think you can buy the adapter and maybe the whistle but not the valve. On my Model T at slow speeds is makes a noise like a hen and you can feel the engine kinda burp at higher RPM's man it really barks!
Oh, the one on ebay has the 1/2 inch pipe threads for both the adapter and where the plug fits.
 
FL&WVMIKE said:
sidhartha .....................
I assume that you mean the explosive spark plug whistle.
I used to run one, years ago. I don't remember why I took it off, but I don't remember it giving me any problems.
MIKE :) (mikeburch)
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Yes, that's the one I'm referring to. Seen one in a catalog and thought about getting one. I just might now.
 
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