Re: timing question

Rich Atherton (gumby(at)connectexpress.com)
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 09:44:52 -0700

I agree with Rex. If it will start easily, then it will not be too advanced (would make it almost imposible to start). It sounds like you have just done the tune up. Check your book and verify the firing order and the cable routing to the plugs. Also, (and was the case with my old Alpine), the compression could be way down. To run, it will need at least 90lbs of compression to start, and even then it may spin a while before it fires off. but low compression means low power but even then, Icould still do 50+mph.

It sounds like it is way to retarded, easy start, no power. Check the vacume advance tube, may have come out.

Rich

-----Original Message-----

>Fred Levit wrote:
>
>>The engine starts easily and revs up when not in gear, but with the car in
>> gear the engine has little power when the accelerator is pressed and the
>> car can only get up to about twenty miles per hour.
>
>Rex Wrote:
>
>Have you put a timing light on it? Also, check that your TDC is set
>correctly, and not 180 deg. off. I would guess severe retard, but the
>timing light usually tells the tale. Also check your condenser. It can be
>the source of phantom power loss. I once missed a major rally because the
>timing plates in the base of the distributor were screwed up. Check them
>too. They can be replaced. If you want less trouble, install an
>electronic ignition system. Like many others I use and recommend the
>Allison/Crane 700 system.
>
>Rex Funk
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