Stuck valve....I'd guess??

I'm with those who think we have a way too retarded ignition timing situation. Just the statement that it starts good when the lever is advanced is kind of a major clue. I am guessing of course but kind of agree with Purdy on the backlash-some of these cars have so much backlash and if you dont know how to account for it when setting the timing you can be way off. So I would ask-with the distributor cam screwed down tight, how much movement clockwise and counter-clockwise would you say you have? Half an inch would be no surprise, I have even seen more. Purdy is describing how to take care of this when setting the timing-it took me a while to get it through my thick head some time back but once I did, it was amazing how well a Model A performs when it is timed right.
 
If it's been sitting a long time, "maybe" mice have left "deposits" that are restricting the exhaust pipe/muffler??
Rev it up & listen for a HIIIIIISS at the tailpipe! Bill W.
 
mndodge said:
Thanks Bill.........that is one thing I totally never even thought to check!!!
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Dodge, Worked on a "NO START":mad: Jaguar XKE. The WHOLE exhaust system was PACKED full of Maize!!:eek: Bill W.
(If it's plugged, Chief would lean the whole exhaust system, with the front down, pour some diesel in it, & light it with newspaper from the bottom to burn out the mice deposits. It'll "ROAR" like a chimmney! DANGER, DON'T USE GAS!!!!!:eek::eek:)
 
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