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Tom Wesenberg · 03-09-2014, 05:46 AM

SSsssteamer, good diagnostics. I never thought about the added current of advanced spark causing the switch contacts to stick.

So, do you really have a Stanley Steamer?

There's usually a couple that run the New London to New Brighton run each year. There used to be an 1899 Locomobile steamer at local shows, but I haven't seen it in over 20 years. That was one of the most beautifully restored cars I'd ever seen.

03-09-2014, 05:46 AM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Don't Forget to Retard the Spark to Start SSsssteamer, good diagnostics. I never thought about the added current of advanced spark causing the switch contacts to stick. So, do you really have a Stanley Steamer? There's usually a couple that run the New London to New Brighton run each year. There used to be an 1899 Locomobile steamer at local shows, but I haven't seen it in over 20 years. That was one of the most beautifully restored cars I'd ever seen.