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Where would I adjust it?

I converted my headlights to LED, but only issue is they flicker with the generator. Would like to know of a solution for that. But really love the 6V led headlights, now people can actually see me at night!

I’d like spark plug wires that look similar to original (and similar to ones in picture above). However, after getting zapped from my old ass wires, I would like something that hasn’t taken the beating of time. Any ideas where I can get newly manufactured wires but with an old look?

Distributor Part no. 1120566 auto-lite number from plate IGS-4207-1 solar spar part no. 1120522

I had multiple issues going on, first the point gap in distributor was touching. The little plastic rotating arm in distributor had a piece broken off, I super glued that back on. Maybe that was making it unstable... Then after that, the timing was better but pretty far off. As I got it closer to top dead center it sounded better and better. Then after a random shock, I decided to only adjust the distributor with the vehicle off, ha.. Now ‘47 start instantly and I’ve never heard her run so soft and stable. Unreal! Thank you all very much, you helped a rookie get this vehicle better than I ever had it running. ‘47 was my papa’s and he gave me it just before he passed. He drove this up until he was 95 and loved it, and I see why! If you guys ever need design/engineering on fire sprinkler work, let me know lol. Thanks, Chad

Before I make such a large adjustment, I do want to make sure I am understanding correctly. I am to get the center line (top dead center) lined up with the arrow on crank shaft? See picture, with engine off I turned crank shaft to position I was viewing with timing light so you can see how far off it is... driver side is to left

Is the TDC set at idle or a certain RPM? I've also seen people plug the vacuum line during setting the timing, is this necessary? Also, thanks for the valuable info...

Yes, I do know how to loosen distributor and rotate to adjust, but I'm not sure of what numbers I'm suppose to be achieving...

I also now think my timing is off. Going to try and fix, but not sure what to do.

So I recheck plug gap and .028 inches as the manual says. So I’m going to look at timing but have a pretty basic question (and if there is a step by step timing section in this forum please let me know). The manual states to put chalk on fan pulley at zero degrees, I’m assuming that is point DC on the attached picture... Now what degree am I looking for at idle and what degree at rpms? Timing light connected to plug 1? Also, do I need a timing light for a 6volt system or should my old timing light work properly.

No auto choke and carb was last rebuilt 5 years ago by someone else. From reading everyone’s responses, I heading forward checking timing. Thanks

These are all pretty good ideas and will look into them. However, many have mention a compression issue.... I’ve notice my wipers not working very well and I am aware that they are powered off the engine compression... Could this be sign I have a compression issue?

I have 1947 P15special deluxe with a Carter B&B carb. I have issues starting, eventually it starts but with much effort. It cranks just fine and appear to be getting plenty of fluid. Once it does get started and warms up, it will stall out (not often). A few additional information: *when cold and pulling choke all the way out, car will not start what-so ever. I did look in carb and looks as if the flapper is completely closed when choke pulled. *Cleaned air cleaner to make sure there wasn’t extra resistance in air flow. But with cleaner off, I did get a flash of flame under hood, I quickly stopped turning it over. *Spark plugs replaced and gap checked. *New battery and rebuilt starter installed last year *When accelerating, sometimes engine seems to hesitate before responding. Does anyone think I need to do some sort of adjusting of carb.. Anyone have info on that or any other recommendations? Thanks everyone for this forum, I do ask the masses here for advice often and appreciate all the feed back I receive! Thanks, Chad

Thanks!

Wonder if wrapping electric tape would work as a gasket...?