Spark advance

[DNLs1930]

Originally Posted by wmws

... The retarded idle is just a Model A thing where we all think it sounds cool, real slow and a little lumpy. For warm up just a little more RPM than at idle, in the hum position, lever down a few clicks.

Thanks if you always hear them "loping" then that is the "normal" condition.

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I'm not sure what you mean when you say fuel. ...
most overheating happens because of retarded timing.

Yes the "fuel" I'm referring to is the lever on the right or as I call it 1930 cruz control. And thanks the overheating is the part I was more interested in.

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

I agree that retarded timing is the main cause of over heating . ...

Thanks



Idid read the owners manual and start full retarded and some throttle but needed to know the loping is not the best way as well as get a better understanding of the retard/advance for the spark control. When I'm driving I do have hte spark advanced and going up hills it really seems to gives a booost.