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04-29-2012, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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32BB 4cyl. timing.
Hey guys, I got my truck running today after a total rebuild. New pistons, rods, valves everything. The truck is spitting at idle out of the exhaust. I feel that the engine timing is a little too much advanced, by the way that it cranks over. I used Macs "nu-rex" tool to set the timing, by the way it's a slick, quick little tool. It gets you real close, real quick. The carb is rebuilt and seems fine. New plugs, points etc. I only put 10 miles on it today plus alot of idle time. Should I give it more time? Anything else I should be checking? The engine sounds great and for a 4cyl. has good power. Thanks in advance.
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04-29-2012, 06:00 PM | #2 | |
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04-29-2012, 11:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: 32BB 4cyl. timing.
Thanks Walt, I guess I'm Going to have to play with it. I know that all the parts are origional, but do you think the timing would make it spit at the exhaust?
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04-30-2012, 12:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: 32BB 4cyl. timing.
If the timing is fairly close,you can fine tune it by loosening the screw on side of breaker plate & moving plate a few degrees to advance or retard timing.If water is spitting out the exhaust after its well warmed up,it may be the head gasket leaking a bit.Try retorqeing it several times to 55 lbs after its cooled down.
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04-30-2012, 12:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: 32BB 4cyl. timing.
Are you running a B distributor? What constitutes a rebuilt carb? It means different things to different people. I am assuming all other electrical components check out ok.
Check here to make sure you have the right timing cover. If all else fails there may be more help on the Model A forum. Not that the guys that chimed in aren't knowledgeable. Their information is spot on. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm
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04-30-2012, 02:07 PM | #6 |
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04-30-2012, 02:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: 32BB 4cyl. timing.
Whaddaya know! The exact same thing happened when I started my BB after a long restoration. A hunting miss at idle. It took me awhile but I found that the mounting tab on the condenser was loose and wobbling in the solder connection. Not noticeable until the condenser was removed. Run a ground wire to the condenser body when your BB is running. Maybe that's it!
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