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12-15-2018, 11:40 AM | #21 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
I've driven model A's for so long that it seems that they are a part of me .
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12-28-2018, 05:42 AM | #22 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
It aint the friggen space shuttle! Just drive the darn thing!
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12-28-2018, 06:26 AM | #23 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
Where do you set the advance lever on a space shuttle??!!
Seriously, we over think these things somethimes.
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12-28-2018, 08:46 AM | #24 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
I just looked up the advance on the space shuttle question.
They said advance lever to 100% then add 50%. And x2 on what Purdy said in #17. |
12-28-2018, 11:21 AM | #25 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
Seems to me it's like torquing bolts. Tighten till you hear the snap then back off 1/4 turn
With the 5.5 head I generally start out with the lever halfway down (start the engine with all the way retarded of course) and generally leave it alone. While driving on level ground I'll pull it down to see if I can get any more power but usually halfway down is optimal for my car even at 50mph+. On long/steep hills I push it up a couple notches. I've never heard it ping but as others have said, you don't have to hear it for damage to be done. |
12-28-2018, 06:03 PM | #26 | |
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12-28-2018, 06:42 PM | #27 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
I fiddle with the advance to get the best performance on hilly roads. Around town and on straight roads, I set it and leave it. I suspect this is what most people do. Even with my new hearing aids, I simply cannot hear the pings any more. I used to be able to hear them no problem. The Model A engine is not the quietest engine ever made.
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12-28-2018, 07:12 PM | #28 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
Buy yourself an owners manual. Every thing you need to know is there including the use of the spark lever.
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12-28-2018, 10:49 PM | #29 |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
Ditto with our BF head. The higher compression doesn't seem to like too much advance especially on hills. In our case, the spark lever needs to be adjusted as needed on varying hill grades.
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12-28-2018, 11:52 PM | #30 | |
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Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
Steve, what brand/type 16 inch tires did you choose that are shown in the 2cnd picture?
Was the speedometer accurate? Or did you have to change the turtle or have the speedometer gearing rebuilt/calibrated? Quote:
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