Re: Timing confusion

Posted by Bob Johnson on July 13, 1998 at 17:38:08

In Reply to: Timing confusion
posted by Jim Ledbetter on July 13, 1998 at 17:13:55

Jim,
Because the spark lever in not suspose to be used to correct a poorly timed car. Modern cars (pre computers) have a mechanical advance that changes the timing based on engine speed. With the Model A the driver does the adjustments. Let's say that your car is too far advanced. When you try to start it you can not retard the timing enough so it either does not start or breaks your arm or the starter. If it is too far retarded you can start the car by advancing the lever but once it is started it will be too retarded to run properly.
Bob

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Re: Timing confusion curt July 14, 1998 at 14:51:58(3)
Re: Timing confusion Marco July 14, 1998 at 16:38:39(1)
Re: Timing confusion Bob Johnson July 14, 1998 at 18:57:17(0)
Re: Timing confusion Bob Johnson July 14, 1998 at 15:59:46(0)

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