Pretty close on timing

CWilson said:
I'm also younger, and don't often buy physical books, but e books. I would not call Les Andrews red book a "book", but more of a "shop manual". I think what people are saying is, your question would be answered by flipping through it. It is the only book in my garage, and for me, is a necessity.

A little advice, you may get a better response to your questions or comments if you were a little less antagonistic. (or as it seems to come across through typed sentences)

I may be wrong.
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Sorta like this thread
http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=185821
 
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JBohannon said:
Well I have 2 pretty elementary questions. Car is running ok after ignition tune up and new timing. I have found that it runs best when lever is fully retarded and not so well at all when fully advanced. Would this mean I need to retard timing just a little bit more ?

Secondly I have heard this debate before but one more time. In a Model A or even a lawnmower engine etc. Is there no advantage to spending a little more money and buying a higher octane gas such as easier starting, little more power, etc. Thanks Joe B.
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To answer your second question, I use premium gas as around here it does not contain ethanol. I find all three collector vehicles run better (smoother) without ethanol.
 
I no longer respond to timing questions. Yes of course the regulars on here know how to do it. But they have posted and posted and posted and no one listens, and no one searches for the numerous threads already written, and sorry but we do need some books now don't we. It does take a little effort to help oneself.

What a shame, especially since timing an A properly is the easiest thing on the planet to do. Reading comprehension is required, too
 
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