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Franchise_24 · 09-24-2022, 09:22 PM

When on a trip today with our club. Car ran great, but towards the end of the day when I would be in first or second gear and try to accelerate it would act like I lost power and sputter and backfire some. Once I got into third I was ok. I opened up the GAV some and it seemed to resolve it, but it happened again a few more times on the way home. Is this carb related? Does it just need cleaned up or do you have other suggestions?

Thanks,
Neal

Chuck Sea/Tac · 09-24-2022, 10:00 PM

If it was backfiring out the muffler, then it’s probably electrical. Erratic power to points will let gas through the engine and into the exhaust. When it refires, it explodes in the exhaust.,

Tom Endy · 09-25-2022, 12:04 AM

Check the gap on the ignition points, they may have closed up on you. As the rubbing block wears, the points close up. It throws the timing off. Re gap to .020, you don't need to re-set the timing.

Tom Endy

Franchise_24 · 09-25-2022, 08:07 AM

Ok I will give it a try and check the points, thank you, and yes it was backfiring out the muffler.

Bob Bidonde · 09-25-2022, 08:18 AM

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Check the easy stuff first. A failing condenser can cause your experience, and so too can a frayed / broken wire under the distributor plate.

09-24-2022, 09:22 PM	#1
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Is it my carb? When on a trip today with our club. Car ran great, but towards the end of the day when I would be in first or second gear and try to accelerate it would act like I lost power and sputter and backfire some. Once I got into third I was ok. I opened up the GAV some and it seemed to resolve it, but it happened again a few more times on the way home. Is this carb related? Does it just need cleaned up or do you have other suggestions? Thanks, Neal __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

09-24-2022, 10:00 PM	#2
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Is it my carb? If it was backfiring out the muffler, then it’s probably electrical. Erratic power to points will let gas through the engine and into the exhaust. When it refires, it explodes in the exhaust.,

09-25-2022, 12:04 AM	#3
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Is it my carb? Check the gap on the ignition points, they may have closed up on you. As the rubbing block wears, the points close up. It throws the timing off. Re gap to .020, you don't need to re-set the timing. Tom Endy

09-25-2022, 08:07 AM	#4
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Re: Is it my carb? Ok I will give it a try and check the points, thank you, and yes it was backfiring out the muffler. __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

09-25-2022, 08:18 AM	#5
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: Is it my carb? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check the easy stuff first. A failing condenser can cause your experience, and so too can a frayed / broken wire under the distributor plate. __________________ Bob Bidonde