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Old 01-01-2022, 10:18 AM   #19
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Default Re: Looking for '49 wheat pennies

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Originally Posted by Gene1949 View Post


Period correct pennies sounds just a bit anal

On a more serious note, as cranky as a flat motor is (timing, carb adjustment, fuel distribution and engine temperature) the very last thing I would do is remove the heat under the carb for a "cool sound".
But if you were experiencing 'vapor lock' it may be a step toward reducing the problem.
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