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Old 10-10-2020, 10:58 AM   #9
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Default Re: Model A only runs 40 miles

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Originally Posted by alexiskai View Post
Pretty sure the OP means the engine won't rev up under WOT and is only hitting a 40 mph top speed.

Check! Exactly, that's what I mean.

We adjusted the timing with the Ignition Timing Tool Kit and the ignition flash gun. Fits exactly to the "gram".

https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_m...-tool-kit.html

I'll do a compression test. But do I have to get the tester first.
He has no intake manifold leaks. We sprayed it with brake cleaner.

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Check and clean the points and points gap, sounds like possibly the point block has worn down closing down the gap.

I can still check that. We had not checked the breaker distance and contact.

Changing the timing to a clearer earlier also does not result in an increase in performance. I tried it. I also went up to max, but no improvement.
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