Procedure to change points?

[Tinster]

Dale,

What did the plugs look like prior to the 40 minute run?

How did the car perform during the 40 minute run?

Phil

Both plugs were brand new out of the box.
The car ran just great during the 40 minutes of driving.

I've not tried to start it this morning so I do
not know if it is still functional.

regards,

d

 

[RonMacPherson]

Cuz, can I ask a question?

When the needles were being turned the holder kept the needle holder in place, you know the one with the little roll pin sticking out the side?

I'm wondering if somewhere it might have slipped as the needle was being turned. If so it could have torn the diaphragm. Might be worth popping the top and checking the diaphragms very closely.

 

[Silverghost]

Could weak spark mimic running rich? If the points were set wrong or not getting good flow, could this cause the plugs to fire poorly, not igniting the fuel thoroughly, which is about the same thing as a good firing plug being given too much fuel?? Seems like Amos may be functioning somewhat well - - again.

 

[Brosky]

Ron asks a good question. Are you using the proper two piece adjustment tool, rather than just a flat blade screwdriver?

 

[Tinster]

Ron asks a good question. Are you using the proper two piece adjustment tool, rather than just a flat blade screwdriver?

<span style="color: #990000">Yupper I am !!! And I even know how to use the tool!!
I might know zip about auto mechanics but when a master mechanic
like Banjo personally demonstrates technique, I pay attention.

d</span>

 

[Brosky]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Could weak spark mimic running rich? If the points were set wrong or not getting good flow, could this cause the plugs to fire poorly, not igniting the fuel thoroughly, which is about the same thing as a good firing plug being given too much fuel??[/QUOTE]

Well Dale, since you have the adjustment tool and appear to be somewhat on your way, have you ever established if the points were correctly gapped? I can't see how they would have changed since Ben was there, but there are many mysteries hidden under the bonnet of the Beast of the Islands........

Remember, 95% of all carb problems are electrical.

 

[RonMacPherson]

Yeah, let us know either what your dwell is, or your point gap is....Okay?

Slainte'

 

[Tinster]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Could weak spark mimic running rich? If the points were set wrong or not getting good flow, could this cause the plugs to fire poorly, not igniting the fuel thoroughly, which is about the same thing as a good firing plug being given too much fuel??

Remember, 95% of all carb problems are electrical. [/QUOTE]

<span style="color: #660000">Points are a nice snug, clean, flat faced, non-pitted .015

AFTER I had replaced the entire fuel delivery system, yet again,
Ben sent me that quote to ponder. I stuck in a new condenser, the car
fired up right away and I got 75 miles driven before it broke down again.

Currently operational- for now.

d</span>

 

[RonMacPherson]

Then I got a little project for you Dale.

Want you to take your voltmeter, hook it up to the ignition side of the coil, from where the voltage goes to the coil. That will be the positive lead, a good ground for the other lead, battery, a good bolt, etc..

Mount it in the car, so you may have to make "extensions" for the leads. If your voltmeter has a highest reading, great, otherwise, have your passenger keep an eye on the voltage.

Now on the 20VDC scale go for a road test. Have someone watch the voltage reading. We are looking for a "spike" or "twitching" of the voltmeter needle. I am just wondering if you aren't getting a voltage spike that is eating the condensor up, possible a failure internal in the alternator, daytime first thing to go would be the ignition system. Or if you have a motor running(fan motor, etc.) you might hear its speed change. At night you would see lights "flare" up.

I know this is a far reach, but the symptoms and components you've replaced also are a stretch, so.......?

 

[Tinster]

Thanks Ron,

I'll rig that up next week when I'm back on-island.
Leaving Thursday for St Croix.

d

 

[Brosky]

Ah, St. Croix...............for some rest and relaxation?

However, in the Crypt............The Beast will once again have time to rest and gain it's strength back in anticipation of the Persistent One's return.

The saga continues............

 

[Tinster]

Ah, St. Croix...............for some rest and relaxation?

However, in the Crypt............The Beast will once again have time to rest and gain it's strength back in anticipation of the Persistent One's return.

The saga continues............

<span style="color: #660000">Nope!

A young couple is house sitting for us.
They instructions to open the garage door twice
a day and GLARE at Crypty while holding jack stands.

d</span>