I found the problem" It was a bad rotor.
This was, as always in combination with other things like oily points,=
a
dirty connection on both ends of the coil wire.
I just replaced the whole works and it runs great.
I've never had a rotor to fail so I was somewhat confused about the
symptoms.
Thanks to all for your dedicated analysis.
Stan Wilder
On Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:28:20 -0500 Robert Donalds <
bostneng@FCL-US.NET> writes:
It has been my experience that =
contamination
fromto much oil and or points lube will fry a set of points as =
you
have described. I would also check the wires and wire ends to see if=
they have the proper reisistance. The air-cooled vans have a long =
history
of hard starting low batterys and lack of proper tuneups are often =
the
cause. Low manifold vacuum can also contribute to hard starting hot this =
can
be due to hydraulic lifters holding the valves open.
Bob Donalds
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