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10-09-2011, 07:28 AM | #1 |
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flathead back firing
i have a 59ab that is backfiring on mild accelleration, crab dist with msd 6a box. i'm using only one set of point for a trigger. stock single carb with .051 jets. one wire alternator, idles at 450 rpm . should i have removed the condensor from the dist, or should i be looking somewhere else? thanks, mike
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10-09-2011, 05:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: flathead back firing
I would be looking to your builder and If it's a crab dist. talk to bubba's ign. It's prob. something very simple
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10-09-2011, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: flathead back firing
When triggering with one set of points you should be using the set that normally opens last; the trailing set. The timing will be off some if using the other set; not sure if that would be the cause of the problem but something to check.
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10-09-2011, 11:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: flathead back firing
Are you using Resistor ignition wire's.
Ive heard that you can get "False" sparks if you use copper wires. Check the MSD ignition manual and what it say's. |
10-10-2011, 03:03 AM | #5 |
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Re: flathead back firing
When you start throwing in non stock parts you kind of lose the stock guys ability to diagnose your problems,go to the HAM site,they would be better equipt to answer your ques. ken ct.
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I think BillM hit the nail on the head !! He said : When triggering with one set of points you should be using the set that normally opens last; the trailing set. The timing will be off some if using the other set; not sure if that would be the cause of the problem but something to check. The spark timing would be way off the correct rotor phase if the wrong set of points were being used. Also the crab cap is pretty prone to jump spark when output is high. I assume its a pretty stock engine so theres no need for high spark output. The distance between the cap and the aluminum crab case will arc with high voltage. Plugs should be at .025. |
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10-10-2011, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: flathead back firing
BUBBAS IGN i offen woundered why ford switched in 46 to the other desine now after reading your post it makes cents ford must of had complants especaly on rainie days of spark jumping from cap to housing
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10-10-2011, 02:22 PM | #8 | |
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Cannot think wny you would use the trailing set .The opsit is true .Trailing means last ?? You must use the points that open at 5 % in othere words its the set on the right facing the Grill
you must use the Quote:
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10-10-2011, 04:33 PM | #9 |
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If FORD would have uses the rubber nipples on the caps 9 wires like i do the water would not have gotten in there.OMO. ken ct.
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10-10-2011, 08:39 PM | #10 | |
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10-11-2011, 03:28 AM | #11 |
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Yes your right .First to load the coil but last to open
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10-11-2011, 04:50 AM | #12 |
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Re: flathead back firing
To answer the original question---no, you do not need the condenser when using the 6A MSD control box. Look at the carb accelerator pump, ignition timing, etc. For a quick test, apply some choke during the periods of back fire and see if that makes any difference.
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10-13-2011, 04:29 AM | #13 |
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Re: flathead back firing
thanks guys mike
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