1927 wont start...tries....help

[Guest 27 coupe]

my 1927 dodge brothers coupe will not start....it tries to knock me down and attemps to start when i crank it with the handle in front, but if i use the starter (and i have a new battery in it), it barely turns over like it dosnt have enough umf...it is a 6 volt + ground system....Can anyone help?

[Guest tcs84]

Teh way your describing it, it sounds like it is pre-igniting, try backing the timing down just a degree or 2. Course the obvious would be to check battery and especially cables. Hope this helps... Fred

[Guest 27 coupe]

how do i back the timing down? do i pull the distributer and move it a tooth or two? i have the distributer at full Retard but still kicks my but....it did try to start but it does turn in reverse....i think you are right....

[Guest Silverghost]

Do not pull out your distributor~

I doubt you need that much of an adjustment .

Un-lock the clamp holding it in position and turn the distribuor in the direction that the rotor spins to retard the ign timing.

Do this a little at a time .

This should get you were you need to start & run properly.

[startergenrebuilder]

I think you are on the right track with the timing issue. I just wanted to add a little advice from the electrical Starter-Generator side of things, throughout your adjusting and tuning process, make sure to always keep your battery charged up and DO NOT overcrank the starter. Overcranking (prolonged cranking w/o cooldown period) or cranking on a low battery could add to your frustrations by damaging your starter-generator.

If you get to the point where you feel you might also have a starter-generator issue, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns @ 1-866-228-0218 or emai me @ jason@aerrebuild.com. I am very familiar with these combination units and always enjoy talking to new people about these old cars.

Have Fun & Good Luck,

Jason

Advanced Electrical Rebuilders

Grand Ledge, MI

jason@aerrebuild.com

1-866-228-0218

[Guest 27 coupe]

Awsome....thanks all....I retarded it back and got her to fire up and run.....very smooth concidering what she is.....also i was told that she is a FAST 4....distributer on top....is that true?