[Spridgets] Gauge issues now with rough running!

[ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net]

Turned out that it was the points! Although i spaced them properly when I had the distributor out they manged to close enough to cause the to create this fiasco. And it was only when Frank came to rescue me on the side of the road that i found out the cause. Thanks again frank and to the others on the list for diagnosing suggestions. 
Ryan 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter@ nosimport .com> 
To: " ryan kubanoff " < ryan . kubanoff @comcast.net>, " Spridgets List" < spridgets @ autox .team.net> 
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 9:25:18 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Gauge issues now with rough running! 

The tach problem can be indicative (since it's an indicatOR ) of a low 
tension ignition problem. Check that the oft-frayed wire from the low 
tension lead on the distributor to the points is solid, that the 
condenser and LT lead are properly connected to the points spring, 
yet completely isolated from the points post or plate. Also check 
that the wire from the coil to the LT lead connector on the 
distributor is not loose or frayed. All of these are common 
ailments, and easily rectified. 
Peter C 
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At 07:38 PM 8/20/2009, ryan . kubanoff @comcast.net wrote: 
>So i connected a new ground wire from the tach retentioner ? to the 
>dashboard securing bracket between the frame that I sanded free of 
>paint and the dash support on the screw. No change. the tach still 
>bounces occasionally and the car sputters and then catches and is 
>reflected in the tach . not always but not something I would take on 
>a ride outside the neighborhood. he more concerning thing is the 
>appearance on the tach that the car is racing to 5000rpms on occasion. 
>Since I am a newby at the wonders of lucas wiring any tip that i 
>could try next? 
> 
>Could it be the new points i put in 2 months ago are already going bad? 
> 
> ryan