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Sunny the Model A · 07-14-2023, 08:32 PM

Howdy Y'all, Cody here from the A side of things, got a question about the T that has driven me up a wall for the longest time trying to figure it out. On the timer on a T, what was the factory setting for the base time? on the A for example with spark advance fully retarded it fires at 4 degrees atdc, which makes starting easy and keeps it from kicking back. Most t's I hear from sound alone sound like they are running a lot of advance, even at idle. I wonder if running too much advance is the main cause of crank failure for the T. That's my working theory anyway. I'm eyeing a 25 coupe for myself and I want to know all I can about these little cars. thanks for your time.

07-14-2023, 08:32 PM	#1
Sunny the Model A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 175	Timer factory setting Howdy Y'all, Cody here from the A side of things, got a question about the T that has driven me up a wall for the longest time trying to figure it out. On the timer on a T, what was the factory setting for the base time? on the A for example with spark advance fully retarded it fires at 4 degrees atdc, which makes starting easy and keeps it from kicking back. Most t's I hear from sound alone sound like they are running a lot of advance, even at idle. I wonder if running too much advance is the main cause of crank failure for the T. That's my working theory anyway. I'm eyeing a 25 coupe for myself and I want to know all I can about these little cars. thanks for your time. __________________ "Ain't but three thangs in this world worth a solitary dime, but A Models, Sweet Tea, and Macaroni Pie!"