starting procedure,

starting procedure, - NOOOO!

Posted by J.R. Aiello on Oct. 27, 1998 at 13:52:27

In Reply to: Re: Gas mixture, starting procedure, engine idle
posted by Ken Smith on Oct. 25, 1998 at 20:07:20

: This is the way I start my Model A Ford
: IF ENGINE IS HOT OR WARM
: Leave spark lever in the level position
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The way I understand, you should NEVER start the car with the throttle lever in anything but the full retard (up) position. If you try to start it the way described, the spark plug fires too early, forcing the piston down on the way up, breaking the starter spring, and possibly more.
J.R.

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