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Really rough running. good compression.
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:02 pm
by 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?
Re: Really rough running. good compression.
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:01 pm
by hanvyj
OK, new known working distributor and it idles okay but when it runs its like I'm tapping the accelerator. Very jerky!
Re: Really rough running. good compression.
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:10 pm
by 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.......
Re: Really rough running. good compression.
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:21 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Start on timing first. Also valve gaps. Adjust carb later but best to err on the side of rich.