[Spridgets] New engine tried to run;dizzy clamp

[Brad Fornal]

remove the clamp, and make sure it is flat and true. If it is bowed or bent,
it will not hold tightly.
What was the issue with it not starting??

Brad

On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 4:58 PM, Joe Lansing <kidjoevid at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Thanks for all the advice on static timing - I got my new engine to run
> about 3 seconds before the dizzy slipped about 15 degrees - the clamp was
> too loose. I tried it with the clamp even tighter but it almost squeezes the
> distributor out - away from the spindle. I'm using a 123Ignition
> distributor. The clamp is a stock clamp - I think - kinda cheesy stamped
> metal...is there an aftermarket clamp or trick I can use to hold that puppy
> tight? Is something binding up where the distributor is trying to rotate ina
> pretty dang snug clamp?
>
> Joe
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad