[TR] TR3A Sputtering Update

[Alex]

Well the latest in the process of elimination.
Ran a compression check today.
#1 179
#2 182
#3 182
#4 175

Reset the timing, cleaned plugs, test drive. Ran like a champ. Right up
through the gears into 4th overdrive, no sputter, 100 mph. (that's a first)
Returned back home but decided to take another short spurt. Sputter back.
Checked all the wires, and everything looked ok. So maybe now I'll switch to
the other side of the engine. Exhausted most of this side. Side note-noticed
some free play in the dizzy shaft. Will rotate back and forth about 1/4".
Anyone know if this is normal?
Alex Manzo
59 TR3 (with a nasty sputter)
PS BTW, have received several emails off list with the exact same problem. So
there are a few of us following your responses.