Really rough running. good compression.

[hanvyj]

Ok, engine went really rough, all cylinders were going. I changed the electronic distributor for an old points set but its the same as before. Checked compression: 165 to 170 throughout.

Not sure what to try next?

[hanvyj]

OK, new known working distributor and it idles okay but when it runs its like I'm tapping the accelerator. Very jerky!

[bmcecosse]

If you are SURE about the compressions - and haven't mixed up the plug lead order in all the excitement....then you will need to look further to ignition or carb problems. Maybe it's the coil.......

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Start on timing first. Also valve gaps. Adjust carb later but best to err on the side of rich.