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by amarilloroger
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '26 T popping and running hot
Replies: 10
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Re: '26 T popping and running hot

I'll check the mag post this weekend. I'm sure gas isn't the problem since I only run ethanol-free gas and drain it after a month or so and the popping and hot running came on fresh out of the pump ethanol-free gas. As soon as my carb gasket set comes in, I'll get the carb back together and give it ...
by amarilloroger
Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '26 T popping and running hot
Replies: 10
Views: 3079

Re: '26 T popping and running hot

Thanks everyone. I checked and my timing was way retarded. I used the timer setting tool used for stock Ford timers and found that it is way off for the ANCO timer. I adjusted the advance rod until the #1 coil buzzed a few degrees (roughly 15) past TDC with the advance lever fully retarded. Then I c...
by amarilloroger
Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '26 T popping and running hot
Replies: 10
Views: 3079

'26 T popping and running hot

Started my T this morning and it ran rough, with a lot of popping and stalling. After a few minutes of running, the exhaust pipe turned red hot, so I killed it pretty quickly. It has a new Anderson timer and a Holley NH carb. Is the carb too lean? If so, why, since it ran great last Fall. Thank you!