Timing Problem?, skipping teeth - how likely ? ? Options

[theman352001]

Hello members,

Well, I got the car running.....sort of.

I tried starting it the other day and it seemed close. It also seemed like a car that had the timing just a little off. I had checked the timing before but thought I would experiment this time.

Well, I adjusted the dist. while my dad tried to start the car. After a turn of about 15 degrees, the car started. Throttle response was poor and sounded like the car was getting a bit too much fuel and choking out. I could rev it up though so I was hopefull.

I got the car ready to go for a little trip and she ran fine to the end of the driveway (about 50 yards). But as soon as I got on the road, she bogged down and died. I tried starting it again and got nothing. It just turned over with no hint of firing.

So this has got me wondering if it is possible for the dist. gear to slip on the crankshaft. Any other thougths?

Keith

[Bleyseng]

Hello members,

Well, I got the car running.....sort of.

I tried starting it the other day and it seemed close. It also seemed like a car that had the timing just a little off. I had checked the timing before but thought I would experiment this time.

Well, I adjusted the dist. while my dad tried to start the car. After a turn of about 15 degrees, the car started. Throttle response was poor and sounded like the car was getting a bit too much fuel and choking out. I could rev it up though so I was hopefull.

I got the car ready to go for a little trip and she ran fine to the end of the driveway (about 50 yards). But as soon as I got on the road, she bogged down and died. I tried starting it again and got nothing. It just turned over with no hint of firing.

So this has got me wondering if it is possible for the dist. gear to slip on the crankshaft. Any other thougths?

Keith

Sounds like its just mistimed...static it time it by setting it to #1 TDC. Hook up a VOM (voltohmmeter) the + to the dizzy side. Turn the dizzy slowly until it just snaps or the power goes to 12 Volts on the VOM. Lightly tighten the dizzy clamp and start the motor as it should be now close.
Now use a timing lite to set the timing at 27 degrees BTDC @ 3500rpms poking the lite thru the access hole and watching the red mark line up in the Vnotch. Loosen the dizzy clamp to rotate the dizzy to line up the red mark at 3500rpms (your dad can hold it there for you). Tighten the clamp and drive it.

If this don't do it somethin else is wrong so report back.
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