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Valve Adjustment take 2

To: "'Spitfires'" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Valve Adjustment take 2
From: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:12:56 -0400
Hey folks.  

I checked and readjusted the valves on my Midget 1500 this weekend.  A few 
questions arose.  I think the valve gaps were in OK shape.  They were
supposed
to be set at 0.010 inches.  I found some that were as far open as 0.013.
Does 
that make a significant difference?  Is it OK to reuse the gasket as it was
in 
good shape,  and I used some permatex black gasket glue to help with the
seal.
I have a new one that I bought for the job, but misplaced it.  

Also,  the intake was still backfiring.  I rechecked for leaks on the intake
manifold.  Nothing found (doesn't mean nothing there).  I enrichened the
mixture a little.  Now the exhaust smells a little like gas, and it still
backfires throught the carb (ZS).  Nearly scared the S#$% out of myself when
I had my
hand outside the carb barrel and it backfired.  

I've got the timing at 10BTDC, from Bentley's and Haynes.  Should I advance
it more or less as the next test (or should I test something else first).
And if I advance it,  is that more towards 12BTDC or 8BTDC.  

I'm determined to solve this damm thing.  Even if I have to take a shotgun
to the engine. At least it won't backfire anymore.  ;-)

Mike

BTW:  I changed the accelerator cable with one from a bicycle brake.  I
can't believe what a difference it makes.  ANd for only $3.

'78 Midget


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