MTFCA Forum

Scott, Thanks for the reply. The engine was running fine ~1 year ago. It began to start "hard" and then I started to dig into it and made the changes I mentioned. I first thought it was actually the cam gear, but after removing the timing cover, the fiber gear looked fine, and I left it as is. The t...

I can definitely retard a bit more. Once the engine is running, I do have to advance the timing. It doesn't try to "kick back" against the starter.

Thanks

Forgot to mention, The firing order has been checked and is 1-2-4-3.

The valves are set to ~.012" Inch

The carb doesn't leak any fuel when not running.

I haven't pulled the coil box yet. Is it common for carbon tracking to occur? Is there anything else to check with the coil box?

Thanks!

I have a 1925 Fordor. Once the engine is running it blows a mist of gas out the inlet to the carb. I have done the following: 1) New timer (anderson flapper style) 2) Set timing....with the timing fully retarded, spark occurs at each cylinder at TDC. Good strong spark at each cylinder. 3) Fresh Valv...