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48Ratfink

05-29-2011 09:25 PM

Running on one cyl!

I started My A today and just for the heck of it I popped off the two front plug wires, then pulled #3 wire. The only one firing was #4 and it just chugged away! Guess My timing is OK. By the way I shut it off before reinstalling the wires. So anyone else tried this?

Gary WA

05-29-2011 09:38 PM

Re: Running on one cyl!

If you want to see how to really time a model A Go to my web site and then videos and then timing your model A. You'll enjoy it running on one cyl. and it does work I've done it. Enjoy,

48Ratfink

05-29-2011 09:46 PM

Re: Running on one cyl!

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Originally Posted by Gary WA (Post 216048)

If you want to see how to really time a model A Go to my web site and then videos and then timing your model A. You'll enjoy it running on one cyl. and it does work I've done it. Enjoy,

Thats the video that showed Me it worked!! Ole Tex has some great videos!

Patrick L.

05-30-2011 08:44 AM

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You shut it down before reconnecting the strips ??!! Thats pretty tame.. Spice things up and hook them up while the motor is chugging along..

Robert

05-30-2011 08:53 AM

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In 1959 my Dad explained to me to never ever NOT ever touch the spark plug connectors on his Model A while the engine was running. Well---I was a very curious 7 year old. The next time my Dad had the hood open and the engine running I found out why to never ever NOT ever touch the spark plug connectors!!! Some things must be learned through "hands on" experience.

Peter J

05-30-2011 09:04 AM

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What are the physics behind this? Long stroke vs. compression is assume? I tried once and could only shut down two.

PC/SR

05-30-2011 09:18 AM

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The physics of one cylinder and super low speed idle is the rotating mass of the flywheel and low compression.

Milton

05-30-2011 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter J (Post 216227)

What are the physics behind this? Long stroke vs. compression is assume? I tried once and could only shut down two.

Conservation of Angular Momentum. :D

My boy is a touchy feely kinda guy so all I had to do was say "You see those flat copper strips on the ZAAPPPPPPP" he doesn't touch them anymore either. :eek:

Now that I have a 27 lb flywheel and increased compression, no more one cylinder demos. :rolleyes:

Peter J

05-30-2011 06:38 PM

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Conservation of angular momentum=heavy flywheel/low compression

Milton

05-30-2011 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter J (Post 216489)

Conservation of angular momentum=heavy flywheel/low compression

Yep. :D

Jason in TX

05-31-2011 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Milton (Post 216431)

Now that I have a 27 lb flywheel and increased compression, no more one cylinder demos. :rolleyes:

Yup. Same here.

That huge flywheel keeps the engine spinning.

I guess when you're trying to make that little banger faster, running on one cylinder becomes less of a priority! http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

Clem Clement

05-31-2011 11:31 AM

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I love to demonstrate one cylilnder ops. The event always draws a crowd. After showing off I ask for a Chebby owner to do the same(:>)

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