I got my 77 Midget running today but I am having some problems as
usual. The car starts when hot, but is very hard to start when
cold. A bit of gas in the carb helps greatly. I cannot get
the car to idle below 1200 RPM. When at an idle the RPM hunts
around by maybe 200 RPM. The timing also fluctuates with the
RPM. Oil pressure is 45 PSI while hot at an idle and 65 PSI
when cold at an idle. I have not pulled the plugs yet to
see what they look like. The point gap is set to .015 and
the timing is set to 2 degrees ATDC as per the shop manual.
I am running an earlier mechanical dizzy if that matters. Not
sure about all the vacuum lines (no wise comments). The
points, wire, and dizzy cap have less than 300 miles on them.
Fuel pump works great and I put in 2 filters, one before the
pump and one at the carb. The manufacturer of the pump recommends
one before the pump. It will be a PITA to change on the road
side when it clogs.
Any pointers on where to start would be helpful. I registered
and insured the car today and I want to take to the PA rally
this weekend. This gives me about 1.5 days to iron out all
the bugs. Well I am going to bolt in the seats and then
when it is dark take it for gas. If I get the bonnet on I will
go in the light. Times a wasting.
Bill Gilroy
77 Midget
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