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02-03-2014, 02:00 PM | #1 |
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Explosion whistle
Anybody use one? Are the troublesome or worthwhile?
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02-03-2014, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
sidhartha .....................
I assume that you mean the explosive spark plug whistle. I used to run one, years ago. I don't remember why I took it off, but I don't remember it giving me any problems. MIKE (mikeburch) |
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02-03-2014, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
They only work at low r.p.m.'s. If you try it running 10 miles an hour or more it just sounds like an air leak. That being said, I have one on my Model T, and it is highly entertaining to anybody within earshot. No fouled plug, or any other problem the last 40 years.
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02-03-2014, 03:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
I have a spark plug type explosion whistle on my 'A' - if that's the type you're talking about. It's good for "showing off" and especially for parades - kids get a kick out of it along w/ adults because of it's unusual sound. Easy to install and use. I notice the parts catalogs don't carry them anymore - been discontinued. I also have a Model T horn and a cattle caller/bull horn along with the ooogah horn - all good for parades.
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02-03-2014, 04:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
They will irritate your friends.
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02-03-2014, 05:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
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02-03-2014, 05:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
I would love one where can you find them?
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02-03-2014, 06:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
Heres one on e-bay right now , cant say if the price is fair or not though .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spark-Plug-E...19ffba&vxp=mtr |
02-03-2014, 07:23 PM | #9 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
It seems to me the valve is the hard part to get now. I think you can buy the adapter and maybe the whistle but not the valve. On my Model T at slow speeds is makes a noise like a hen and you can feel the engine kinda burp at higher RPM's man it really barks!
Oh, the one on ebay has the 1/2 inch pipe threads for both the adapter and where the plug fits. |
02-03-2014, 07:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: Explosion whistle
Yes, that's the one I'm referring to. Seen one in a catalog and thought about getting one. I just might now.
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