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Ignition problemsI #347355 07/17/15 05:28 AM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK Peterw OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Peterw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK	Hi, I have a 1930 SR. It has had a major body off rebuild and I seem to be getting some teething problems. The car starts and runs for a few miles, but then starts stuttering, misfiring and belching smoke & flames out of the exhaust. First thought was the condensor, but changing that made no difference, so we are now changing the coil. The fuel supply is OK. I hope that this is the answer - but if anyone has any other ideas I would be glad to hear them. The car ran well before the rebuild, and even immediately afterwards it completed a 50 mile round trip Last edited by Peterw; 07/17/15 05:30 AM. PeterW

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Re: Ignition problemsI Peterw #348291 07/31/15 02:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 258 Joliet, Illinois USA james_h Backyard Mechanic
james_h Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 258 Joliet, Illinois USA	Check the point gap & timing as well.

Re: Ignition problemsI james_h #348303 07/31/15 05:43 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 558 Williamsburg, Virginia 1932Confederate Oil Can Mechanic
1932Confederate Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 558 Williamsburg, Virginia	Might be a sticking valve..... Mac

Re: Ignition problemsI Peterw #348310 07/31/15 07:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 105 Mystic, Connecticut 35truck Shade Tree Mechanic
35truck Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 105 Mystic, Connecticut	Bleaching fire might indicate one or more valves may need re adjustment. Also, check for possible vacuum leak(s) although less likely. Hainscou

Re: Ignition problemsI Peterw #348318 07/31/15 08:34 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Most likely would be electrical. Check ground on condenser outside case. Other ignition components as well. Could also be ignition switch. If you don't find the problem come back with more information. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: Ignition problemsI Peterw #348337 08/01/15 01:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	It could be a number of things causing the problem, so, as Chipper Dipper said, the more information that you can give us the better. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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