On Mar 24, 2004, at 6:18 PM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>
> The micro-adjustor mechanically repositions the vac. advance "plate"
> within the dizzy, which is connected
> by a small spring to the vac. advance
> plate pivot pin. If this spring is not present
> or connected (or the diaphragm within the
> dizzy's vac. "can" is deteriorated), then
> no micro adjustment takes place in the
> first instance, NOR vacuum "advance" "action" in the case of either
> condition.
If the spring is not connected or it is broken, the car will run but
only on about 2 cylinders and not the same two twice in in a row. :)
I had this happen on two separate occasions. The first time, it took
me a while to find the problem....
Kevin V.
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