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Initial engine break-in setup — running rough
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<blockquote data-quote="NigelDenham" data-source="post: 634940" data-attributes="member: 32435"><p>Sounds like it’s missing, I’d check the obvious first, are the plug leads on snug, and in the right firing order at the distributor (I’ve made that mistake a few times). And that you’re timing it on cylunder 1 compression stroke. I’ve never known the light to go out using the static timing method, only on. Is it running points? Some electronic ignitions can’t be static timed like that. But if you can, check dynamic timing with a strobe-at full advance if possible ( vacuum hose removed and plugged ).</p><p>I’m not sure what you mean when you say the distributor springs back, it should turn freely in either direction and stay there once unclamped.</p><p>Havent looked at the choke setting procedure lately, but once the motors warm if you slacken the 3 screws holding the choke you can turn it slightly until the choke is just fully upright, that should be close enough.</p><p>And dont leave the ignition on too long at a time, you can burn out the coil.</p><p>hope you sort it out</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NigelDenham, post: 634940, member: 32435"] Sounds like it’s missing, I’d check the obvious first, are the plug leads on snug, and in the right firing order at the distributor (I’ve made that mistake a few times). And that you’re timing it on cylunder 1 compression stroke. I’ve never known the light to go out using the static timing method, only on. Is it running points? Some electronic ignitions can’t be static timed like that. But if you can, check dynamic timing with a strobe-at full advance if possible ( vacuum hose removed and plugged ). I’m not sure what you mean when you say the distributor springs back, it should turn freely in either direction and stay there once unclamped. Havent looked at the choke setting procedure lately, but once the motors warm if you slacken the 3 screws holding the choke you can turn it slightly until the choke is just fully upright, that should be close enough. And dont leave the ignition on too long at a time, you can burn out the coil. hope you sort it out [/QUOTE]
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