The Ford Barn

woofa.express · 04-03-2022, 05:28 PM

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I have no claims on being a mechanic. But with the correct tools I am capable of becoming a mechanic’s bootlace.
Example. With a nu-Rex timing wrench and the new points gapping tool I can get both the timing and points gap correct, as well as my friend Henry (the local Australian one) who came off the production line the same year as my A.
But a problem has launched itself. The points gap was a little close and I have perhaps made it a little wide. The acceleration is improved and the comfortable cruise speed is a little faster. But the points gapping has caused the timing to become more advanced in both the start and cruise. The cruise can be compensated for with the timing control lever.
Another problem I have, and this was prior to adjusting the points, is at lower speeds the motorcar can become “jerky” with momentary hesitation. Question, is this electrics or carburation? Please can you readers steer me in the direction to rectify this. And in anticipation, thankyou. Gary.

04-03-2022, 05:28 PM	#1
woofa.express Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tocumwal, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,848	Why is this so? images.jpegWhy is this so? I have no claims on being a mechanic. But with the correct tools I am capable of becoming a mechanic’s bootlace. Example. With a nu-Rex timing wrench and the new points gapping tool I can get both the timing and points gap correct, as well as my friend Henry (the local Australian one) who came off the production line the same year as my A. But a problem has launched itself. The points gap was a little close and I have perhaps made it a little wide. The acceleration is improved and the comfortable cruise speed is a little faster. But the points gapping has caused the timing to become more advanced in both the start and cruise. The cruise can be compensated for with the timing control lever. Another problem I have, and this was prior to adjusting the points, is at lower speeds the motorcar can become “jerky” with momentary hesitation. Question, is this electrics or carburation? Please can you readers steer me in the direction to rectify this. And in anticipation, thankyou. Gary. __________________ I know many things, But not everything, At times I may not remember, But there are things I do not forget.