Posted by Steve@Advance on October 01, 2018 at 08:32:26 from (24.182.105.179):
In Reply to: Ford 8N sputter funk posted by WFhobbyfarm on October 01, 2018 at 07:58:02:
It does sound like fuel problems.
But just to say you did, check the point gap and condition, check side play in the distributor shaft. If any play, the points will not stay set and it will do strange things.
Be ready to catch it in the act, have a spark checker (a spark plug with the electrode broken off, spark should jump from the center to the grounded case), a hot 1/4" spark. If spark is weak or no spark, check the rest of the ignition components, wires, coil, cap and rotor, ignition switch and wiring.
If that checks good, get a clean glass, engine off, fuel valve open, pull the drain plug on the bottom of the carb. Catch the flow in the glass. It should have a full flow, slow to a smaller stream as the bowl empties. If it slows to a drip, or stops, there is not enough fuel making it to the bowl. Some have a screen in the inlet fitting at the carb, could be a restriction at the needle/seat. The carb is simple, don't be sfraid to open it up. If you're careful it will usually come apart without tearing the gasket.
Look at what was caught, if it is dirty or has water in the bottom, that will also be in the tank and carb bowl.
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