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Re: New engine with a "hitch"

To: william mcintire <william.mcintire@wright.edu>,
Subject: Re: New engine with a "hitch"
From: Don McGilvery <drm@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:40:22 -0400
Thanks again to all,
I re-gapped the points and all is well - engine runs strong with no skips!
Don
'69 TR6

on 9/30/02 9:07 AM, william mcintire at william.mcintire@wright.edu wrote:

> Don
> I totally agree with Dick as to the potential for
> ignition problems causing the miss. Wiring and
> plugs would be my primary candidate there.  There
> is one other area that I have seen cause a miss as
> you describe.  ...and you don't want to hear it...
> But - I have seen a low speed miss under load
> caused by a 'weak' valve. That being one that is
> burned "just a little". In your case, it may be a
> valve that is set to tight and not seating
> properly. Try checking the valve clearance and/or
> compression and if one is a little low check the
> valve clearance on that one.
> HTH
> Bill  '70 6 32 years under one roof

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