Date:         Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:26:58 -0600
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Timing Issues
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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I need a tach to set the engine rpm  for tweaking the ignition timing.
The tach in my van doesn't work - and one I bought at HF Friday night
doesn't work either!! As the Lil' Boy sez "With HF yuz pays yuz nickel
and takes yuz chances!" Fortuantely I can return this thing.

But to my other question - if the mark on the pulley is set to the split
in the case - and the distributor finger is set to the mark on the
distributor case - how close is that to the correct timing anyway? I
know there may be some minor variations, but are those base setting in
the ballpark sufficiently to drive this thing a bit.

Finally - it runs like crap when the Temp II is disconnected. Idles
extremely rough, barely runs, coughing and spitting. And frequently
dying. No way to get above idle RPM either.

Thanks,

John

On 12/29/2013 3:41 PM, mark drillock wrote:
> What is it about a tach that you need one so desperately?
>
> Mark
>
> JRodgers wrote:
>> ..... Having trouble finding a
>> working tach and I need desperately to go shopping for one on Monday.
>>
>> John
>>
>