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11-19-2017, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
Albuquerque is 5,280 feet above sea level. What position for "spark" and lean/rich setting for carburetor. I was told that Jack Bahm's instructions are appropriate for sea level. If so, procedure for 5,280 feet?
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11-19-2017, 06:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I don't know that it makes much difference your elevation as far as starting. But you always want to put your spark all the way up-no advance. You can then see where to set the GAV to figure out what works best for your car. Good luck!
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11-19-2017, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
If I were @ 5,000 Ft, I'd jist coast down in SECOND, CLUTCH it & get a "FREE" start
I do it in reverse, in my TILTED Driveway & tell folks it has an OPTIONAL, SILENT, INERTIA Starter "Maybe" that's why NOBODY ever comes over--Model As are supposed to be FUN--I love to tell someone something "funny" & they LAFF, 12 minutes LATER Bill Eccentric
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11-19-2017, 09:43 PM | #4 | |
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THAT'S what the gentleman was referring to, too little advance! HE stated I should try starting it 1/3 to 1/2 way down!! Just didn't sound right to me, but at day 3 of Model A ownership, what do I know?! LOL Bill |
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Anyway if you don't already have a book on how to run your A, it may be a good idea to purchase one. The books will give you a lot of valid information rather than reading stuff from old guys like me that don't know much. Have fun with your A!
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11-19-2017, 10:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I use to live at 10,560 ft but didn't have my A then.
At higher altitudes you don't have as much air so I would think you would close the GAV. |
11-19-2017, 11:10 PM | #8 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I live at 5400 ft. Turn on the gas valve at tank. (always turn it off when the car is not running) I put the advance all the way up and turn the GVA to3/4 turn open and press the starter while holding choke out. Once it is running I advance the timing about 1 inch to smooth out the warm up when it is cold,25degrees this morning. I don't give my 31 to much gas until I know I have good oil circulation. Once it is warmed up I turn the GVA to half open.This my 57th year with Model As and I still talk to them at start up.
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11-20-2017, 07:00 AM | #9 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
Hey Bill, when I was 15, my A had a slipping clutch. I had a guy convinced that I had an automatic trans.
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11-20-2017, 10:21 AM | #10 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I grew up in Denver, same altitude. Dad had a T and my cousin a couple A's. No difference in starting any of them between Denver and Philly where I live now - spark all the way up, throttle halfway down, mixture a half turn rich, pull out choke and crank. Release the choke when she starts and close the mixture slowly as she warms up. Each car has a slightly different mixture setting it likesto run at - the cars in Denver tended to like the mixture a little leaner, but not sure it was ever really significant.
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11-20-2017, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
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The GAV adjustments and the carburetor are like woman,they all need to be tuned to make them happy.They also don't care how high or low you are. |
11-20-2017, 02:25 PM | #12 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I think the most important "take-away" from this thread is to always have the spark advance lever all the way up (retarded) whenever starting, regardless of altitude. Other than that, I doubt there are any special altitude related correct procedures. I think you just have to get used to your car and get to know it.
A friend of mine makes it a habit to push the spark advance lever to the top position whenever he turns the car off. It think that's a good move. |
11-20-2017, 09:10 PM | #13 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I live at mile high altitude as well. No changes needed
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11-20-2017, 10:12 PM | #14 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
Thanks all! I too have not changed from the way that Jack Bahm demonstrated in his YouTube video. I was afraid to damage car if club member was correct in his remonstrance of my starting technique!
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11-21-2017, 07:52 PM | #15 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
I just finished a tour up to 6,000 ft. Standard starting procedure. It did like to run leaner due to alt. Car ran well. Less spark advance when climbing those hills!
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11-22-2017, 07:35 AM | #17 |
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This might help. Overall you might need 2 more degrees advance at most. I do not believe that is enough to affect starting your motor. The theory is the fuel burns slower at high altitude.
http://amarillo.com/stories/012200/w...l#.WhVuIlWnGUk
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11-22-2017, 08:02 AM | #18 | |
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I never considered the fuel burning slower. When I was training for my private pilots license I thought it very interesting that you have to lean the gas out as you gained altitude and also watch exhaust gas temps to know you weren't to lean.
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11-22-2017, 02:25 PM | #19 |
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Re: Newbie asks: Correct starting procedure @ 1 mile elevation
Read the instruction book (Owners Manual)
Very good info on starting and where the spark lever needs to be I have run my Model A at over 10,000 ft. No difference in starting, just run gas valve a little leaner My opinion Chris W |
11-26-2017, 07:49 PM | #20 | |
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