When was the last time you adjusted the valves?
Mike MacLean 60 Sprite
willy@thompsoncarpentry.com wrote:
> Hi all
> in the last month I have been having a difficult time getting my bugeye to
> run right, I changed the spark plugs and then had a dickens of a time with
> the points, A lot of good advice (from you all) got me on the right path to
> figure out WHAT to check. And yes I had the Lucas points shorted out. I got
> them in and had good success in the car running, took it for quite a drive 2
> Sundays ago. The next morning I woke up and was going to take the car out
> and NOTHING again. I got out the mutimeter, and sure as shit they were
> shorted again, now how can I put away a running car, and come out in the
> morning to have it shorted again. This time I just threw in the towel and
> bought some Borg-Warner points. and Its been running ever since.
>
> The problem I am having now is it seems to have a lack of power (even doggy
> for the 948) especially once its in the 3000 + range its terribly flat, and
> actually sputters at times. I bought a timing light and think I have the car
> timed correct. But seeing how this is the only thing I have been monkeying
> around with it seems to point in this direction.
> Anybody have some more advice for me?
>
> Willy
>
> willy@thompsoncarpentry.com
>
> www.thompsoncarpentry.com
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