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Posted by David Sherman [72.47.9.228] on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 20:19:34 :
In Reply to: Re: Here is a link for safely hand cranking- posted by Doc Dave [69.19.14.27] on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 18:45:55 :
The model A had a spark timing control on the steering column so you could retard the spark for starting. I'm not sure if the absence of a spark retard on the newer engines makes it harder to crank-start or not. I think the model A also had a buzzer type spark coil that provided a continual spark to whichever cylinder the distributor rotor was pointed at. That might have made it easier to start than a modern engine where you only get one spark per TDC.
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