Driving my 30 up a hill

[grubin]

Guys can I get a few tips on driving my A up a steep hill I seem to lose power some back fire any suggestions will be most helpful

 

[stewwolfe]

Richen up the mixture with you GAV (turn it to the left).

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Under load the spark plugs need more voltage than while cruising, so make sure the ignition is capable of producing a good hot blue spark at least 1/4" long. My slant pole original coil gives a good 1/2" spark.

 

[ford3]

back firing usually means a lean condition, fuel running away from the jet in the carb on steep inclines, you might have your float set just a little low, try raising it just a little, don't raise it so much the carb floods

 

[Logan]

It could also be low on gas. If you have bellow an 1/8 tank and try to go up a long hill you may start running out of gas. All the gas goes to the back of the tank instead of down through the outlet.

 

[ford3]

Damn Logan, I didn't think of that, im getting old I guess

 

[CarlG]

If you are that low on gas, just back it up the hill.