I've set the dwell. I've set the timing (another email to follow), I've set the valves. I've rebuilt the carbs again, and leaned them out so the exhaust doesn't make my eyes burn. But I've still got
I have noticed that some timing lights just don't run 100% at idle on some engines. It is not a positive indication of misfire. As an experiment, temporarily reduce the plug gaps to .015" to .020" &
I'm thinking that it's still the mixture that is wrong. These cars run best a tad rich and that test of lifting the pin is not a very good test at all. First, it's supposed to speed up slightly if it
Hi All, Has anyone tried the Hushpower II mufflers from Flowmaster? Looks like they would fit but I'm curious about how loud they may be. Thanks for any thoughts, Greg 67 BJ8
About 100 years ago...well, was probably about 30 years ago, seems like 100. Anyway, I was taught by a very skilled BMC mechanic to set the misture to the point where lifting the liston with the lift
Author: Blue One Hundred <international_investor@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 23:54:25 -0700 (PDT)
Sporadic firing of the timing light can be indicative of alot of things, including: 1) A bad Condensor 2) Dirty Contacts 3) Bad distributor "terminal" or leads (this is the little white plastic thin
Thanks. I like the quick disclaimer at the end. Sounds like this has been a hot point before. :) I might switch over the the petronix at some point. The cars are touchy enough. If a solution comes al
When you say touchy enough, in my opinion, the Pertronix makes them MUCH less touchy. And, the good part is it is very difficult to tell you have the thing in the car. I can't tell you how relaxing i
When I mentioned earlier that an erratic timing light is not always a sign of ignition problems, I was thinking of my Healey. It has a Pertronix module, Pert coil, perfect primary & secondary wiring