> It still appears to be missing on No 3 as plug is sooty (powdery rather than
> oily) while others are burning clean. I have;
> Changed the condenser
> cleaned and reset the points and timing
> checked all HT leads for continuity
> changed the spark plug
> tried another coil
> dismantled cleaned and reassembled carbs
> replaced the earth wire between distributor and engine block
> checked LT wires to coil for continuity while jiggling them around
> checked fuel squirting out of pipe before carbs while turning engine over and
> getting strong squirts
> cheched compression which is the same on all cylinders
> connected the No 3 plug lead to a plug resting on the rocker cover and it is
> sparking
Chris, don't see here that you have double checked your valve clearances?
Dunno if it's a possible culprit for your symptoms, but it is cylinder
specific.
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire
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