Re: 1st time startup

Posted by Christopher Klapp On 2010/11/29 22:42:58

Agree on the ignition system I wanted to get it running first, but maybe it's better to just replace it. Kind of thinking that I am flooding the engine. #1 plug was awefully wet (gas).

Going to do the following, in this order... check compression and spark plug gap on all 8 and shoot a little oil down each cylinder, replace points, cap, rotor, condensor. disconnect throttle linkage (so I don't flood it), Parallel 2 6v batteries (really don't like putting 12 volts to the old regulator). check that accelerator pump is working, put air cleaner back on, and try again. If it's still flooding it, I'll pull the carb and put a kit in it (I've rebuilt many a 2bbl).

Boy Scouts ate up my evening tonight, but tomorrow looks good.

Can anyone tell me the proper dwell? I found point gap .016, plug gap .025, and timing 6deg BTDC. I'm at 6000ft, so probably want to run about 10-12deg BTDC once I get it running decently.

Also, where can I get good spark plug wires? Terrel Machine said they don't sell them any more. I understand you can only use solid core wires?