[Fot] Ignition Problem

[Jim Gray]

There is a reason why modern cars don't use points. Get rid of them.
Jg

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On Dec 10, 2010, at 9:12 PM, robertten1 at aol.com wrote:

> So ... to answer those questions asked, I recently just completed a
> compression check and a leak-down test.  all checked out good and  
> numbers are
> comparable to the last check in 2009.  Like I mentioned, the plugs  
> are new but
> I will check and test the plug wires.  And, for those that queried I  
> test for
> spark/misfire by removing the plug wire at the cap one at a time.
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> Engine is 1500 plus .030" over and milled .100".  Carb is a single  
> 45dcoe13
> Weber.
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> Thanks for the questions,
> Bob T.
> '64 Spitfire GT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: robertten1 at aol.com
> To: fot at autox.team.net; net at lists.mv.net
> Sent: Thu, Dec 9, 2010 7:29 pm
> Subject: [Fot] Ignition Problem
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> Hello All,
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> I have a question concerning my ignition - it's a Mallory Dual Point
>
> distributor with mechanical advance and a Crane FireBall Hi-Output  
> Coil PS92
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> (?).  All are in good condition and set according to my engine tune  
> with
> fresh
>
> plugs.  When testing for a misfire, pulling one plug wire at a time,  
> I found
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> the following condition :  if I pull the plug wire for number 1 or  
> number 4
>
> cylinders there is a very noticeable change in the engine's idle.   
> If I pull
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> the plug wire for number 2 or number 3 cylinder there is little to  
> no change
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> in the engine's idle.  There is a spark there but not as big the  
> spark at
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> number 1 and 4.
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> Serious diagnosis will be most appreciated, or at least a direction  
> of where
>
> to start looking.
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> Spitfire looking for power,
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> Bob T.
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> '64 Spit GT  autocrosser
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