[Healeys] Idle fixed

[Michael MacLean]

 In my years of setting points on British cars all I ever used was a matchbook cover to set the points.  Absolutely close enough to work just fine.  That might horrify you guys with OCD, but I try not to overthink things with these British cars.  Of course this means you have to find a matchbook.  I don't see them around anymore like I used to.Mike MacLean

    On Friday, April 16, 2021, 1:09:15 PM PDT, i erbs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 Thanks Rebuilt dizzyIdle 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


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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 gapwas .012, will widen to .014  went for a drive in the countryand burned about 60 miles of petrol. Car idled fine at roadconstruction and stop sign stops.I hear a bit of a ping, running ethanol free hightest. Which direction should I turn the knob on the distributor. Iturned it towards the engine when I was trying stuff. Should I justturn it back, or go forward more?Thanks all.Nearly 80 today in north western Oregon. Earliestfire warning season on record.This hoax is really getting real

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