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FORD MODEL A
The Ignition Coil
The ignition coil mounted on the dash receives the low
tension current from the battery, and transforms it into the
high tension current necessary to produce the spark at spark
plug. Occasionally inspect th e wire connections at the coil,
distributor and spark plugs to see that they are clean and tight.
The Spark Plugs
The spark plugs are the medium through which the electric
cWT nt ignites the gasoline charge in the cylinder. Hard starting
or misfiring of the engine may be caused
by dirty spark plugs
or incorrect spark plug gap. Keep the plugs clean and th.e gap
set to .027.
There is nothing to be gained by experimenting with different
makes of spark
plugs. The spark plugs with which Ford engines
are equipped when they leave the factory are best adapted to
the requirements of the Ford engine.
The Ammeter
The amme ter is located on the instrument panel. It registers
"charge" when the generator is charging the battery, and
"discharge" when the lights are burning and the engine running
about
10 miles per hour or less. If he engine is running above
15 miles per hour and the ammeter does not register "charge ,"
with the lights
off, consult a Ford dealer.
Operation ol the Lights
The lighting system is operated by a swttch handle located
at the top bf the steering wheel. When the lighting switch
handle -is pointed straight down the lights are off. Turning
handle first position to right from the "off'' position gives a
downward tilting beam for city driving. Turning handle to second
position to right provides a beam which gives exceptionally
brilliant road illumination for country driving. Turning handle
all the way to the left turns on the parking lights.
Replacing the Bulbs
When replacing burned out bulbs, make certain that you get
genuine Ford bulbs, as satisfactory results cannot be obtained
with the many inferior bulbs now on the market. Genuine Ford
bulbs have the name FORD marked on the base. They insure
your headlights meeting the lighting requirements of the various
States.
Headlamp Requirements
When the car is delivered. the headlamps are properly focused
and aligned, and wrn pass the lighting requirements of all states.
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