[tcb] Re: Timing
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:01:50 -0500
Definitely do that
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On Sep 24, 2010, at 8:58 AM, wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I would also add to get some carb cleaner and check for intake leaks.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Fri, Sep 24, 2010 8:26 am
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Timing
>
> What Chuck says plus: Set the valves at .006. I would just do a general
> tune up. New plugs, points, condensor, set timing (per Chuck), set new plugs
> at .024, set points at .016, adjust carbs, and you should be good to go. If
> that doesn't make it run right then start looking for problems. If it sat
> for that long you may have gunked up fuel in fuel lines, filter, fuel pump
> and/or carb.
>
> --- On Fri, 9/24/10, chuck <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: chuck <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Timing
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:29 AM
>
> Don't overlook the Dist.cap and plug wires.The point gap can also cause
> backfire and bad running.
> If memory serves me correctly The single mark on the pulley is tdc the
> second 7.5degrees and the third is 10 degrees.Time it at 10 static and leave
> it alone.
> If you can adjust the valves they aren't dropped or stuck.Look for a
> problem somewhere else.
> oleblue
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerald Livingston" <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 5:40 AM
> Subject: [tcb] Timing
>
>
> > Trying to figure out a most likely bastardized engine.
> >
> > Case and heads are both Hecho en Mexico. No other castings that I can
> > see (at 0400 when I was out there adjusting the valves).
> >
> > It is a SINGLE PORT engine that was built somewhere around 2001 then
> > supposedly only had 3000 miles put on it before the bus was parked. No
> > way to tell if it's a 1500 or 1600.
> >
> > The pulley has 3 marks like so:
> >
> > | ||
> >
> > I am assuming that the one on the left is TDC and the two on the right
> > are 5 and 7.5 BTDC. It was timed to the one on the left and pushed the
> > bus it's in now fine for 1000 miles like that.
> >
> > Then it kinda freaked out. Bucking and backfiring through the carb and
> > losing power. A lot like a dropped or stuck valve. Hence the valve
> > adjustment. they all looked good for a motor that has had 1000 miles
> > put on it after sitting up for 7 or 8 years. I could still fit at least
> > a .004 through all of them. I adjusted them back out to .006 but my
> > brain is frazzled right now. Many long days at work. I have started
> > second guessing myself. Should they be at .008 or .006?
> >
> > And, where the heck should I set the timing? Yes, it has a 009 on it.
> > I'll use the unsharpened pencil trick later today to determine which
> > mark is REALLY TDC. But once that's done does a single port get set to
> > somewhere BTDC or ATDC? 5 or 7.5? I'm using a static light, not a
> > strobe.
> >
> > Thanks all,
> >
> > Gerald
> >
>
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