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1. Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:45:01 EST
I am trying to get my recent '73 Midget aquisition running, but can seem to sort out the timing. Its finally running after changing out the plugs, wires, points, condenser, adjusting the rockers, ba
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00218.html (6,908 bytes)

2. Re: Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:12:30 GMT j1DMBjat004482
What is sounds like you're getting is timing "scatter" which is symptomatic of a worn distributor shaft (wobble). If it's not too bad, an electronic set-up such as a Crane or PerTronix (auto dwell co
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00220.html (6,722 bytes)

3. Re: Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:29:20 -0600 reply-type=original with any abuse report
"bouncing all over the place" sounds like a lot more than wear! I think it is more likely that the vacuum advance has either parted company with the points plate, or else the vacuum advance is adrif
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00221.html (7,090 bytes)

4. Re: Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 19:23:13 -0500
I agree with David. I had this on one of my Sprites, Sure is a headache. And tough to find out. You might also want to pop out the distributor and check the drive dog gear. A loose pin there will giv
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00230.html (7,564 bytes)

5. RE: Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:41:27 -0800
David wrote: "bouncing all over the place" sounds like a lot more than wear! I think it is more likely that the vacuum advance has either parted company with the points plate, or else the vacuum adva
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00231.html (7,493 bytes)

6. Re: Jumpy Timing (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 20:08:04 -0500
First check to see if the spring that connects the diaphragm to the plate in the dizzy is intact. If this spring separates from the diaphragm in the vacuum advance the timing will be all over the pl
/html/spridgets/2005-02/msg00233.html (7,854 bytes)


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