Originally Posted by JW51
It is amazing how few cylinders a Stovebolt will run on. I also “know a guy” who has managed to cross up plug wires.
It was amazing the difference in non-starting with the crosses wires and after correcting. It fired up and ran immediately, but couldn't quite make it when the wires were crossed.

Last edited by Phak1; 05/18/2026 6:33 PM. Reason: Removed non subject text

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1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.