Hi Just plain Phil!!
On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 elkhart@juno.com wrote:
> '72 midget ... w/ new short block
> I have been trying to start this wonderful machine for a few weeks
> and have gotten oil pressure, spark and fuel. I have slunk back to
> Mr. Twist and followed his advice for setting the time, using a 12v
> test bulb. But not even a pop. I would like to at least start the thing
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Well now, I hate to bare my soul in public, but been there, done that!
I had compression, blue-ish (remember this is a Lucas system) spark, and
gas; BUT I was 180 degrees out on my timing. Actually, the spark was
sort of a reddish orange.
Once I had the spark, and the compression at the same time, my Austin
A-40 ran rather well.
> for my own satisfaction and understanding. But, looks like it must fall
> into the hands of the professionals. Still it's great to be able to have
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Note that ONE visit to a pro will more than pay for a proper FACTORY
service manual, ala the Bently reprint series from Moss...
TTUL8r, Kirk Cowen
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