Re: Gas mixture, starting procedure, engine idle

Posted by Ken Smith on Oct. 25, 1998 at 20:07:20

In Reply to: Re: Gas mixture, starting procedure, engine idle
posted by Ray C on Oct. 25, 1998 at 18:36:30

This is the way I start my Model A Ford
DIRECTIONS IN STARTING A FORD MODEL A
Car in Neutral, clutch pushed in to floor
Gas valve under dash should already be in up and down positon for gas to flow to carburetor
Spark up(left lever)
Throttle down 3 or 4 notches(right lever)
*CAUTION-CAREFULLY FIND SEAT OF GAS ADJUST NEEDLE BY TUNING KNOW CLOCKWISE(DO NOT TURN KNOB IN A HARD MANNER OR YOU MIGHT DAMAGE THE NEEDLE SEAT!)
Gas knob(on passenger side) 1 ½ to 1 turn(s) open for cold start(counterclockwise rotation from seat)
Ignition switch on
Push starter button on floor while pulling/pushing choke(gas knob) quickly!
Upon start, immediately bring spark to level position(left lever)
Lean gas knob clockwise to 1/2 turn open, eventually turn to 1/4 open (this is the correct position for normal operation)
Adjust throttle(right lever) up to slow engine acordingly for driving
IF ENGINE IS HOT OR WARM
Put car in neutral and push clutch to floor
Turn on ignition
Leave spark lever in the level position
Throttle lever to 1 to 3 notches
LEAVE GAS MIXTURE ALONE AND DO NOT CHOKE! DON'T FLOOD IT!
Adjust throttle to slow engine
Be sure gas knob is still at 1/4 turn open
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Follow Ups:
starting procedure, - NOOOO! J.R. Aiello Oct. 27, 1998 at 13:52:27 (0)

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