Finally got it to crank start with electronic ignition! I had to advance the timing more than usual was all.
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Electronic ignition crank start
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Humblej
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Advanced timing and hand cranking is a dangerous combination.
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Moxie26
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Unfortunately, some will learn the hard way on why their wrist was broken.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
I like the Ford system. It will start on battery or magneto, electric starter or crank, or push or pull the car. About as often as not, it will start simply by turning the ignition key to battery.
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Abakca
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Thats right! Always be sure to grasp the crank in the proper manner and be careful! Most of all be safe and enjoy your car and make it your own!
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
What I am wondering, is that a basement?
Is there a water heater in that area?
Is it a GAS water heater?
How about a gas furnace?
Is there a water heater in that area?
Is it a GAS water heater?
How about a gas furnace?
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Parking any gasoline fueled vehicle or tool in a basement is VERY DANGEROUS!! That goes for any enclosed space where any appliance that has a pilot light or electric ignition device is located, or where any brush-type electric motor is in use.
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Humblej
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
No basements in Hawaii.
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JTT3
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Alfredo, congrats on getting your T running with a different ignition source. I think the comments you’re getting however ineloquent you think they may be are made out of an abundance of experience and safety concern for you & anyone else in your home. It is your T, your innovation and problem solving. Just be careful, we all want to see you being able to enjoy your Model T.
Keep us posted on how it’s going & the performance of your T. Heck for some of us you may be the catalyst for others to innovate. Best success, John
Keep us posted on how it’s going & the performance of your T. Heck for some of us you may be the catalyst for others to innovate. Best success, John
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TRDxB2
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Its in a ground level garage.
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
The 19 touring car I brought that burned down a house, new Cadillac and the motor home parked next to the house was in. Ground Level Garage.
I just was posting a warning for the new guys.
And that 19 almost killed the owner and his wife. They almost didn’t get out of the house it went up so fast.
I just was posting a warning for the new guys.
And that 19 almost killed the owner and his wife. They almost didn’t get out of the house it went up so fast.
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
Alfredo,
Did you make sure timing was correctly set before you started cranking it? Sometimes my speedster with a dizzy requires advancement before starting with the crank. It has never kicked back.
Did you make sure timing was correctly set before you started cranking it? Sometimes my speedster with a dizzy requires advancement before starting with the crank. It has never kicked back.
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big2bird
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
The Pertronix probably changed the static position. You advanced it to where it was/ should be.
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DaveBarker
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Re: Electronic ignition crank start
DHort - I also advance a bit before cranking my Speedster. I have a WOSP starter and it needs a little advance to start. No problems so far. 