juanatejeda Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hello all, I need some advice.Took the Dodge to a car show today and all of a sudden, as I was backing it out of the trailer, it started backfiring. I tried adjusting at the advance lever steering column, but it seemed to not help.Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Try swapping out your condenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Is it possible there is some type of electrical short that shows up when the car is at the steep angle as you enter or leave the trailer? Something that would cause the spark to ignite at the wrong time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brian j Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi. There's also a possibility if you are backing off the trailer at a STEEP angle you could starve the fuel pickup, or if you have a small sealing issue from the tank to the fuel pump it might not be able to PULL gas, or your float could react to the steep angle. In other words it could be the angle itself that causes the problem. Just a guess, on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 I don't think it's the angle as the missing and backfire is continuing as I drive on , pretty much the flat street surface with hardly any angle, if any. I recently had the generator rebuilt and according to my meter it is working fine, plenty of charge while at idle. I didn't notice any drop when the backfiring and missing occurs. Kinda feels like the timing is off, but should I be able to adjust that with the lever at the steering column? I have always been told that, Up advances the spark and down retards the spark. Is this right or wrong.HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Try swapping out your condenser. This is what I would try as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Juan, I think the reason that the condenser is being considered as the culprit is that the problem is something that has stopped working which was working before, so altering the timing or carburation will not remedy it and condensers have got a reputation for failing even though quite recently fitted. Poor quality contact breaker points and rotor arms are among other problem areas.Take another look at the points gap; the heel can wear quite quickly and close up the gap.Also to answer your question, yes, to bring down the lever will retard the ignition but as the setting hasn't changed (unless you have not tightened the clamp) this will not fix your problem.Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 @ Ray, Sounds reasonable to me. I am already looking at replacing the Condenser. Pretty sure I already have a standby. I will get that done ASAP and see what happens.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 As a matter of interest, was the backfire through the exhaust or back through the carb? and does the car start up easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Through the exhaust and yes it does start easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Is there a replacement spark plug I can use on my 28 DB four screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I would think that if you had a faulty condenser you would have difficulty in starting; if at all.About spark plugs - I was surprised at how big they are!. I will probably be able to get replacements from the Green Spark Plug Company but I expect you will find them somewhere in the States.Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Yes, I seem to remember reading somewhere that there was a modern replacement for the old plugs, but I don't remember where I read it. If I recall, it said that they did not have the old plug look, but worked just fine. I'll keep looking.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Does anyone know if they make an electronic ignition (Points and Condenser) for these old Dodge Brothers engines? Sure would make things easier. Also, is there a newer version of the Spark Plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texacola Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Juan...Myers and Romar both carry replacement plugs.You can also find originals on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Juan: Also check all distributor / coil wiring connections while you are in there for the condenser. Loose connections or shorts where the wire passes through the distributor wall (or any other place that is insulated) could cause similar drivability issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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