back-firing

[broommaker]

Took the A for a drive this morning, run like a champ. Drove about 15 miles, it got warm up good, when I got home it started back-firing while putting her in the garage, it must be time for new points, don't you think?

Jim Norris

 

[Mitch//pa]

i always change points and condensers as a set. thats just me

 

[1crosscut]

Check to see if the points have closed up due to the rubbing block getting worn. Might just need to re-set the gap.

 

[msmaron]

just check the carb for dirt, that is the main culprit for backfiring and dirty gas...You dont assume it is the points and I bet is sure is NOT the condenser!..

 

[steve s]

Check to see if the points have closed up due to the rubbing block getting worn. Might just need to re-set the gap.

just check the carb for dirt, that is the main culprit for backfiring and dirty gas...You dont assume it is the points and I bet is sure is NOT the condenser!..

I agree with 1crosscut. Don't understand Mark's comment--Ye know neither the hour nor the day when thy condenser shall fail. Nonetheless, there's a whole world of possibilities, both electrical and fuelish. Check for a strong spark, good fuel flow, and all of your connections.

Steve