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Old 06-21-2023, 10:37 AM   #23
katy
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Default Re: Pulling my head out...

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Originally Posted by jeepguy1948 View Post
Funny story, just today a new Model A owner came to me in a panic because he was sure he had blown a head gasket. When I pointed out to him that it might run better if the points were to open 20 thou instead of the 5 thou they were at. He drove away a very happy camper.
Better check the surface of the distributor cam. Some replacement B cams were not finished properly and wear down the points rubbing block quite rapidly.

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