'40 coupe - start - up

[fordman]

when i try to start engine.......after cranking a couple of turns.......engine bucks
hard and stops but is ready to try again.

I thing engine is too far advanced. which direction of the adjustment is retard and advance?

comments?

thank you

fordman

[fordman]

when i try to start engine.......after cranking a couple of turns.......engine bucks
hard and stops but is ready to try again.

I thing engine is too far advanced. which direction of the adjustment is retard and advance?

comments?

thank you

fordman

[Mart]

The points plate needs to be rotated anti clockwise, as viewed from the front of the motor. If a divers helmet type dizzy, the adjuster needs to be moved down. If a crab type, the adjuster needs to be moved up.

Mart.

[JSeery]

Might throw in that the points need to be set correctly as well.

[jrhaelig]

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Never hurts to confirm firing order, too.

Left side cap...right side cap. Those little numbers dance around and can screw up anybody!