[6pack] Opinions wanted, 2

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Jeff--Before changing out parts, I would do this first:
With the cap and rotor off, and the transmission in any gear (I like to use fourth) push the car either forward of backward, to get the distributor cam to open the points. After checking the gap, then see if the timing mark is up just as the points are about to open, with #1 cylinder about to fire. Use of a static timing light, or circuit tester is good, when the engine doesn't want to idle.

I know you just want the all behind you, but to learn more about your car, it's better to pin point the cause of the immediate problem. Using the shotgun approach is only second best, here.  Anyway, let us all know what you find out, if known!

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 2:57 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] Opinions wanted

I've been reading all the suggestions, plus talking with a couple of
mechanic friends plus I ran a few more diagnostic type tests, ie: yes
linkages seem to be working together and I've boiled it down to this plan of
action.  1. Ignition system, - I don't think this is the problem but.. I'm
going to replace the points, plugs, rotor, wires, capacitor, and distributor
cap and basically do a full tune up. 2. At the same time I'm going to
disassemble the carbs down to the diaphragms and replace them. I ordered a
couple of kits so if I'm going that far down I might as well replace, and
then see where I am with that. I've checked the vacuum hoses etc and
everything seems ok, but bad diaphragms would explain a lot of my symptoms,
especially the thing where the engine idles real nice when the choke is
pulled out. J so.. I ordered some parts today from TRF and am just waiting
for them to arrive. I figure I can start next weekend. Over the next week
I'm going to read this lists archives and a few other tech places to try and
make the job as easy as possible. I have the Haynes, Clymer and Bentley
service books too so. I'll let you know how it goes. I do have one quick
question - what is the best way to turn the engine by hand in order to get
the points up on a ridge for gaping? Thanks for all the great advice!

Jeff
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