[Healeys] Idle fixed

[i erbs]

Thanks
Rebuilt dizzy
Idle is 950
Will reset and check timing

Ira Erbs
1959 AH 100-6
1967 MGB
Milwaukie, OR

On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 1:06 PM <gradea1 at charter.net> wrote:

> Ira- I would set the point to .016 as with wear, they will tend to close.
> Setting in book is 14-16 (12 too little). If you are pinging you need to
> advance the timing.  I would set the knurl in the mid position but put a
> timing light on the marks on the engine pully and move it toward the left
> 1/8"(advance...away from TDC). You can then drive it and possibly move the
> knurl knob to get better but it really is an ornament. You will probably
> have to set the idle back to 900-1000 RPMS as it will want to go to 1200.
>
> If that does not work, the weight springs in the distributor may be shot.
> I would consider sending the unit to Advanced Distributor, Jeff...he will
> make it perfect. Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "i erbs"
> To: "Ahealey help"
> Cc:
> Sent: Friday April 16 2021 12:50:38PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Idle fixed
>
> I made sure the rear cap clip was tight, points gap was .012, will widen
> to .014  went for a drive in the country and burned about 60 miles of
> petrol. Car idled fine at road construction and stop sign stops.
> I hear a bit of a ping, running ethanol free high test. Which direction
> should I turn the knob on the distributor. I turned it towards the engine
> when I was trying stuff. Should I just turn it back, or go forward more?
> Thanks all.
> Nearly 80 today in north western Oregon. Earliest fire warning season on
> record.
> This hoax is really getting real
>
> Ira Erbs
> 1959 AH 100-6
> 1967 MGB
> Milwaukie, OR
>
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