The Ford Barn

quickchangeV8 · 07-29-2025, 09:57 PM

Running no choke. Strombergs have # 41 jets and the stock power valves. Carbs were set up by Charlie NY and were installed. with no changes to them. The car runs fine when warmed up and have gone to many shows. I put in Marvel Mystery Oil every other fill up to keep everything running smoothly. Engine runs at a constant 190 degrees when driving. Can't seem to figure out this gasoline smell in the cab and the backfiring at times.

glennpm · 07-30-2025, 03:40 AM

On the crab disy, the center position on the adjustment plate is 4° advanced, the standard position.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...hlight=advance

Techno in my signature has more timing setting info.

Glenn

07-29-2025, 09:57 PM	#1
quickchangeV8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 23	Re: 59A flathead timing Running no choke. Strombergs have # 41 jets and the stock power valves. Carbs were set up by Charlie NY and were installed. with no changes to them. The car runs fine when warmed up and have gone to many shows. I put in Marvel Mystery Oil every other fill up to keep everything running smoothly. Engine runs at a constant 190 degrees when driving. Can't seem to figure out this gasoline smell in the cab and the backfiring at times.

07-30-2025, 03:40 AM	#2
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 2,815	Re: 59A flathead timing On the crab disy, the center position on the adjustment plate is 4° advanced, the standard position. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...hlight=advance Techno in my signature has more timing setting info. Glenn __________________ Archives of historical but relevant older articles: ------------- Hover mouse over the links below and click! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--------------- Rumble Seat's Notes Techno-Source-for-the-1932-thru-1953-Flathead-Ford