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grubin 09-06-2014 06:19 AM

Driving my 30 up a hill
 

Guys can I get a few tips on driving my A up a steep hill I seem to lose power some back fire any suggestions will be most helpful:):)

stewwolfe 09-06-2014 06:23 AM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

Richen up the mixture with you GAV (turn it to the left).

Tom Wesenberg 09-06-2014 07:39 AM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

Under load the spark plugs need more voltage than while cruising, so make sure the ignition is capable of producing a good hot blue spark at least 1/4" long. My slant pole original coil gives a good 1/2" spark.

ford3 09-06-2014 11:43 AM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

back firing usually means a lean condition, fuel running away from the jet in the carb on steep inclines, you might have your float set just a little low, try raising it just a little, don't raise it so much the carb floods

Logan 09-06-2014 01:11 PM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

It could also be low on gas. If you have bellow an 1/8 tank and try to go up a long hill you may start running out of gas. All the gas goes to the back of the tank instead of down through the outlet.

ford3 09-06-2014 02:03 PM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

Damn Logan, I didn't think of that, im getting old I guess

CarlG 09-06-2014 03:37 PM

Re: Driving my 30 up a hill
 

If you are that low on gas, just back it up the hill. :D


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