[Zmagnette] ignition problem

[jtdbrough2 at netzero.com]

My vacuum advance always has pointed to the 1 to 2 o'clock position.  Even on my A.  Weird.
Dennis

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Allen Bachelder <bachldrs at comcast.net>
To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] ignition problem
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:54:50 -0400


If rotor is making physical contact with any part of the cap, you have a faulty or wrong rotor. Plug wires: 1342 going counterclockwise and #1 near 1 & 2 o'clock, vacuum advance pointing near 10-11 o'clock? 
I didn't think it possible to get dist'r shaft in the key way the wrong way  but maybe worth checking. 
FWIW,Allen

Sent from my iPhoneSpring Creek Home for Wayward MGsAllen Bachelder, prop. 
On Oct 28, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "jtdbrough2 at netzero.com" <jtdbrough2 at netzero.com> wrote:

Dennis,

Is the ignition timing set right?

The car was running, then quit, so I would say yes.

Are the plug wires going to the correct cylinders?

See above.

Weak spark on #4 cylinder only could a plug wire, a sparklpug, or a distributor cap.

will check that out.  I did see evidence of the rotor making physical contact with the contact in the cap.

Weak spark on 1 cylinder won't keep the engine from starting, mis set timing will.

will check timing again when I get is running.

Charlie Durning

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From: charles durning <durningcharles at gmail.com>
To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] ignition problem
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:22:46 -0500


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On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 12:53 PM, jtdbrough2 at netzero.com <jtdbrough2 at netzero.com> wrote:
So Magentteers

We have a problem. New points, new distributor, new rotor, battery while not new is functional. main symptom is the timing light on number 1 shows consistent spark and number 4 shows intermittent spark. Any suggestions? at the moment car turns over but won't start.

Joyce and Dennis
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