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Amphicar770 |
May 4 2016, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,189 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A big milestone, engine and tranny are back in car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks to all who have helped me get this far.
I have reconnected clutch cable before anything else as I want to make sure this whole thing with the arm is correct. I now have 3/4 -1" play when pulling pedal up. I think there is still enough slack in cable that excess pressure is not on TOB. When pedal fully depressed to floor there is about 3/8" (rough measure) remaining before arm would hit the trans case. Here is pic of cable end. Does everything sound like it is within spec? Thx |
Amphicar770 |
May 19 2016, 06:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,189 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It has had the Pertronix (or equivalent) in there since before I bought it. No problems before I pulled the engine.
This morning I quickly connected timing light pick up to each plug wire and they all light up. Did not have time to check timing. I thought about putting old cap, wires, rotor back on but that seems like a long shot. Unless some electrical but not connected I think everyone is right. Either ignition timing is way off or (more likely) I mucked up the valve adjust or reinstall of the rods (I was pretty certain they were seated properly but who knows). This weekend I will spin test the rods as suggested and check ignition timing. I'll continue chasing down ideas anyone has so keep em coming. If I do need to pull the valve adjust assembly again it may be time to pay someone to do it. If I mucked it up with engine out, I doubt I will do better with engine in. If any of you who can do this in your sleep happen to be near collegeville, PA do let me know and I will gladly pay for your assistance. Else, there is a shop not too far that I can trailer it to. Thanks for the advice and moral support! |
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