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Old 05-05-2016, 11:57 PM   #8
Engine Guy
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Default Re: dcoe problem 45

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Originally Posted by woodyinperth View Post
thanks for getting back to me that's what it is about im an ex electrician worked as service tech 30years plus so im not stupid I noticed when warm engine trying to fire on 4 but just not quit there as I pulled plug lead of pot1 and holding it just enough to create spark from lead to plug engine ran better think think went to bed in morning looked at plug gap on google .9mm funny gregorys manual .64mm so out all plugs cleaned reset fired up amazing its running better than befour got it warm tuned carbs by ear at about 1000rpm checked timing 12 dg its running mutch better left it over night in morning rum rum fired up spitted a bit but quickly settled down I think a collection of things was a problem ive just oil changed her and I need her on road with her private plate (LVX 943J) if that means something to you thanks for the reply im 67 old lotts experience to help kids out
im not shure if I should not recommend RACE PERFORMANCE TUNE
RPW BUT I SPENT $1000 ON NOTHING SO PASS IT ON AND $1000 IS A LOT AF MONEY WHEN YOU HAVE TO FIX IT YOURSELF
Ok, seems you are finding the issues...

BTW, I am only a tiny bit younger than you. When I lived in the UK, I actually ran a business specializing in every aspect of complete restorations, (lots of old sports models and exotica's / race cars)

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