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09-24-2017, 04:21 PM | #21 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
Years ago I had a problem that sounds a lot like yours. Answer, new correct plugs.
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09-24-2017, 06:25 PM | #23 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
try new plugs before you go any further
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09-25-2017, 04:12 AM | #24 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
OP states: "My A has suddenly developed severe misfiring as soon as it reaches operating temperature"
Does it matter if you open the GAV or feather the choke? Can you isolate the miss to one cylinder? With engine warm, ground one plug at a time to evaluate how much that particular cylinder is contributing. I'm wondering if you don't have a small vacuum leak? Easy enough to check by spraying WD-40 between block and intake juncture. If engine idle picks up, you've found the problem.
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09-25-2017, 09:36 AM | #25 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
Check and make sure your gav is open and it could be a plugged cap jet inter carb.
Take it out and see if you can see through it and blow through it. Today's fuels can gum up quickly and block things up. Your backfire you describe may just be a lean condition popping. Check it out and let us know Larry Shepard |
09-25-2017, 10:54 AM | #26 | |
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For example, as far-fetched as it seems, the problem with the junction box screws shorting out to the firewall was reported to be worse after thermal expansion brought the metal pieces into closer contact--and also after passage of time had allowed the insulating coating of firewall paint to break down or be worn away. Otherwise, boy! Your problem sure sounds like a bad condenser. Steve Last edited by steve s; 09-25-2017 at 11:36 AM. |
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09-25-2017, 11:11 AM | #27 |
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Last month, our '31 A pick up was running ratty so I just replaced the Condenser with a new one. It ran an good for about twenty five miles and yesterday on a run, it started missing and loosing power again. I just barely made it back to my driveway. I traced the problem to the new condenser. The new condenser became bad too. I put another condenser in and it now runs great again. From now on, I had better carry a spare condenser with me. In an hour, I am going to town to buy some more extra condensers. Today's quality of condensers isn't what it used to be.
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09-25-2017, 11:55 AM | #28 |
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I was thinking the same as Steve in #26, and it's best to buy a good heat proof condenser and carry a spare. I've never had a coil, points, or condenser go bad on any of my cars, but have bought some bad condensers at swap meets.
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11-13-2017, 04:20 PM | #29 |
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Did you find the problem in the meantime? I had exactlay the same issue and was waiting for the solution ... in the meantime I found my problem and probably you have the same. The whole story can be found on my homepage: http://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/f...017_10.en.html
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11-13-2017, 08:44 PM | #30 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
Try a different carburetor.
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11-25-2017, 11:34 AM | #31 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
pigtail wire in the distributor and/or condenser are often culprits in a car that has been performing well before going bad.
You checked the compression but sometimes an exhaust valve may be sticking open allowing fuel to enter the muffler. |
11-25-2017, 12:17 PM | #32 |
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If you are at your wits end run the car in darkness which may show you a short circuit. A number of years ago my car ran poorly and I did not find the problem until I checked it in darkness and found the problem right away.
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11-25-2017, 09:26 PM | #33 |
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Markus, Old Friend,
Welcome to the Ford Barn! The Dog & I have been here for 11 YEARS! Bill Williamson, Fresno, Ca, USA
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11-25-2017, 09:32 PM | #34 |
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A good test to diagnose such problems: Remove the carb drain plug & with a container, see if you have a constant fuel flow, for at least a MINUTE or so!
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11-26-2017, 08:40 AM | #35 |
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Wow, thanks Markus! Excellent write-up on your web page. Very well documented. Thanks again. Jeff
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11-26-2017, 09:29 PM | #37 |
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Thanks Bill. I'll do that. Your friend Jeff
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11-27-2017, 01:28 PM | #38 |
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You seem to have covered everything, so let me ask...
Where did you get gas last?
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11-27-2017, 01:37 PM | #39 |
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Here is something I ran into that would cause your problem. The point arm spring broke, but there was still a little tension keeping the points closed. As soon as you revved it, the points would float. Just feel the spring load on the point arm to make sure it it has some guts.
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11-27-2017, 02:24 PM | #40 |
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Re: persistent misfiring - help!
The symptoms sound like they could be caused by a manifold leak, but why do they only appear after warmup?
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