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Pinging
Sounds like the advance mechanism is sticking sometimes, not always retarding when it should. Using higher octane may not be needed in your car if the advance works right.- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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An Old Guy, A Comb, and "A" Comment
You can use either. The test light will not light up, it will provide a safe path to ground for the spark. It is not for checking for spark, it is for seeing if that cylinder is contributing. There should be a noticeable drop in RPM when "shorting" a wire while running.- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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An Old Guy, A Comb, and "A" Comment
A grounded test light works pretty good, on cars with insulated plug wires you can slip the point between the wire and boot to contact the top of the plug. No shock, no harm to the ignition system.- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Old Mower Engine GREAT Teacher
Back in high School the shop teacher had an old Clinton mower engine that he ground the crank and cam timing marks off. You had to put it together without the marks and get it running. Great lesson and a great mentor, RIP. Had a few B&S powered bikes, lots of fun, lost one when the leaking gas...- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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how did the model a not the left hand threads on the wheel lugs
A few years ago I was given an old Willys pick up that sat for about 40 years. The gentleman said there were some extras for it in the shed. Recently the shed was cleaned out and among what was found was a pair of dual rear wheel adapters which included the left hand threaded studs to mount them...- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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What's going on with my steering column?
Vin, mine was the same way, check carefully for cracks where the rods exit the tube. I straightened and welded mine and its been fine since.- RichPA
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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