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04-04-2018, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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Red Hot Exhaust
I'm pretty new at these Model A's. Need the expert advice now. Just completing a 100$ disassembly and restoration of 30 coupe that I inherited from father-in-law; including engine overhaul. Just fired engine today for two minutes. Sounded great and ran smooth; but muffler was burning red hot just below exhaust pipe. I remember reading something about this a while back but have been able to find article again. I think it has to do something with spark adjustment or air leak. Need your assistance on this one. Thanks in advance.
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04-04-2018, 06:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
Sound like the timing is way late. Do a search on setting the timing. I'm sure others while chime in on this.
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04-04-2018, 06:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
Timing!
I have read a number of times over the last year about this same problem. In 60 years, I have never seen the problem first hand. People have mentioned both manifold and/or exhaust pipe glowing. I would check your timing. Could be to retarted. Enjoy. |
04-04-2018, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
Once the ignition timing is correctly or has been correctly set previously, the engine is stated with the spark lever [ left side lever] all the way up. Once the engine is running the lever is to be pulled down about 1/2 -2/3 of the full travel.
I'm thinking you have left the lever fully up causing the problem you describe. |
04-04-2018, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
thanks everyone for your input. Got it timed correctly and runs great!!!!!!!!!
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04-04-2018, 11:10 PM | #6 |
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04-05-2018, 01:40 AM | #7 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
Good morning Myford7,
Try this short video I made recently. Hopefully it might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OECApxvMMLI&t=27s Tony |
04-05-2018, 02:19 AM | #8 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
Many years ago I lent my AA truck to a relative. He returned it smelling very hot but not boiling . With the engine still running I lifted the hood and the exhaust manifold was a dull cherry red . He had driven 15 miles with the spark lever fully retarded despite being fully instructed ." I forgot" he said ,shortly after the head gasket failed but otherwise no harm done .
John in sunshine on the way at last Suffolk County England . |
04-05-2018, 06:52 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
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Now that you know "what" caused the problem, an interesting research project would be to find out why. This is a basic part of the combustion process of internal combustion engines. Good Luck and welcome to the very interesting world of antique automobiles and Model A Fords. |
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04-05-2018, 12:05 PM | #10 |
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Re: Red Hot Exhaust
will soon. a little more work to do on body.
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