The Jalopy Journal
right now, currently as soon as I hit 2000-2500 rpms it’s flat, sputters, I upshift, and it repeats. Haven’t taken it on the freeway. Before this...
Hey mike, getting a little too used to me around here lately, aren’t ya’;) I got a new insulator block for the old stock dizzy, even got a new vac...
First step was gently snugged it in until I felt resistance, not seating it too much because I know you can damage the seat, then backed it out...
I did. When I bought the distributor from Langdon I also got a set of plugs and wires he sells which he says are tailored to the set up. The gap...
Choke is not, but that was my first thought. It sure as hell acts like it is
I’m now heading in that direction as I bounce it all around in my head too. Vacuum reads at a pretty steady 18-20. But I’m getting the feeling...
I did put in a new pump about 6 months ago, old one took a shit. It’s all seemed ok, but I could test it to be sure it’s putting out what it needs...
Currently out driving a block or two, stopping, and turning the screw in about a 1/2 turn at a time. I think I’m about a turn and a half in so...
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Stock is .035” I’m running .050” currently for the HEI which was the suggested plug gap
Shot in the dark here, but is it possible I’m just running way too rich? And it’s choking itself out? Or is that something that would be more...
I thought so too. But Tom suggested it, and again, my knowledge is slim on these old cars, but it doesn’t feel like it too advanced. My symptoms...
The old one was a floppy, and the vacuum advance canister had ruptured, so I figured if I’m going to go through the trouble of pulling the dizzy,...
Sits happy at 500-600, until you give it gas, then it jumps to 1000 and stays there pretty consistent
Interesting, when I spoke to him he said he suggests ported vacuum, but that I could try manifold. To me manifold vacuum seems a little counter...
I’ve checked with a light on a bit of both. Vac advanced unhooked and hooked. Per langdons instructions it says you’ll land anywhere between 8-16...
Ah yes forgot that detail. Ran a new 10 gauge primary wire, and deleted ballast resistor. Vac hose unhooked and plugged with my finger over the...
Another strange thing is, at idle with the vac advance hose unhooked it instantly starts to run rough, plugged back, and it smooths out
An adorable little Rochester B single barrel. Intake is stock
Cap not vented, but it wasn’t before the swap and the car drove fine. Tank is new as of 2 years ago, with all new hard lines to the pump, and from...
Not like this. It had its own set of issues though. That distributor was pretty clapped out, as it was the original. I went with the HEI set up...
So here’s where I’m at, hoping y’all can help me equip myself with a few troubleshooting procedures. Just put on a langdons mini HEI distributor...
Rusty, that would be rad if you could. I found some flex hose online that should fit, but I wouldn’t mind getting some in there that are a little...
Any interest in parting with these? I’m trying to bring my engine bay back to its original look as best as I can and I’d love to get my hands on...
PO said it was rebuilt, and it’s ran tits for 6 months or so, but it’s acting up lately. And tuning this little guy is like picking a safe, slow...
Yes sir
Little update on what I hope to be forward progress, so maybe y’all can shed some insight for me. New carb came, but before bolting it on a...
Dwell is set to roughly 36 off the meter. Slightly out of spec, but nothing major. Timing (based on light) is slightly advanced, maybe 1/4” past...
y'all are right, I know. I was always told to pinpoint issues before throwing parts at her, and step back and breathe a bit, but this one has...
Very helpful though, thank you. I have a little chart similar to the readings they were going over. All in all if a gauge hooked to my wiper port...
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