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    Backfiring

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    3 hours ago, MCHinson said:

    The key to working on a car is to do one thing at a time. Where did you get the condensor? Just because a condensor is new does not mean it is good. There are certainly a lot of cheap foreign condensors being sold these days. Sometimes they are worthless. NAPA typically sells good ones. 

     

    I would switch back to the original condensor and see if it then fires. If so, despite the fact that you may need a condensor to prevent backfiring, the new one you installed could be defective. 

     

    Do you have a copy of the Model A Ford Mechanic's Handbook?  If so, review the trouble shooting chart on page 4-5. If not, I will let you know that the number one item listed for Backfiring is a Defective Condensor.

     

    For not starting, the probable causes are 1. Battery Voltage Low; 2. Defective Coil; 3. Defective Condensor; 4. Open Ignition Switch or Cable. 

     

    The preliminary test of the igniton system with the key off is:

     

    1. Test for 6 volts at battery connection on starter.

    2. Test for 6 volts at both terminal box wiring nuts.

    3. Test for 6 volts at both coil terminals.

    4. Place a piece of paper between the point contacts in teh distributor to keep points open. 

    5. Turn ON ignition switch and test for 6 volts on the open point arm.

     

    This test checks all wiring connections from the battery to the points. If any of the preliminary test failed, trace the fault to a disconnected or broken wire in the circuit. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Backfiring

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    5 hours ago, Becky said:

    Very frustrating gotta go to a fundraiser tomorrow with this car 1930 model A ford coupe 40 hp stock engine 

     

    3 hours ago, MCHinson said:

    The key to working on a car is to do one thing at a time. Where did you get the condensor? Just because a condensor is new does not mean it is good. There are certainly a lot of cheap foreign condensors being sold these days. Sometimes they are worthless. NAPA typically sells good ones. 

     

    I would switch back to the original condensor and see if it then fires. If so, despite the fact that you may need a condensor to prevent backfiring, the new one you installed could be defective. 

     

    Do you have a copy of the Model A Ford Mechanic's Handbook?  If so, review the trouble shooting chart on page 4-5. If not, I will let you know that the number one item listed for Backfiring is a Defective Condensor.

     

    For not starting, the probable causes are 1. Battery Voltage Low; 2. Defective Coil; 3. Defective Condensor; 4. Open Ignition Switch or Cable. 

     

    The preliminary test of the igniton system with the key off is:

     

    1. Test for 6 volts at battery connection on starter.

    2. Test for 6 volts at both terminal box wiring nuts.

    3. Test for 6 volts at both coil terminals.

    4. Place a piece of paper between the point contacts in teh distributor to keep points open. 

    5. Turn ON ignition switch and test for 6 volts on the open point arm.

     

    This test checks all wiring connections from the battery to the points. If any of the preliminary test failed, trace the fault to a disconnected or broken wire in the circuit. 

     

    Ok I will check all of the above thank you!! 

     

     

     

     

     

    Backfiring

    in Technical

    Posted · Edited by Becky (see edit history)

    30 minutes ago, Becky said:

    Backfiring now not starting at all replaced the condenser and points and plugs and rotor and cap adjusted the float in the carburetor set the timing help!! 

    Very frustrating gotta go to a fundraiser tomorrow with this car 1930 model A ford coupe 40 hp stock engine 

    Backfiring

    in Technical

    Posted

    Backfiring now not starting at all replaced the condenser and points and plugs and rotor and cap adjusted the float in the carburetor set the timing help!! 

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