View Single Post
Old May 24th, 2019, 12:47   #2
Derek UK
VOC Member
 
Derek UK's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 14:29
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chatham
Default

Do this first. SPLIT CARB DIAPHRAGM. Replace even if you don't see a split.
Weak mixture.
No oil in dashpot.
Too far advanced. Check timing properly. First set the static timing by the book and then check with the engine running using a strobe light. Pull vacuum pipe from the distributor when doing this and block it off to stop the air leak to the manifold. It may need to be retarded by a couple of degrees more than the book due to modern fuel. Initially, you could just rotate the distributor slightly to retard it. 1º of a turn at the distributor = 2º of ignition timing. Rotate anti-clockwise to retard.
Do each step separately and then test. I don't say this will cure your problem but all worth a try.
Derek UK is offline   Reply With Quote