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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 22 2016, 12:12 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 |
Oh well, never that easy. Still idling fast.
I capped all the ports on the plenum (or hoses leading to plenum). That brought it down some. Need to check ignition timing but before I do wanted to check ... What hoses or ports need to be capped? Should the mps or distributor vac lines be disconnected or capped. Are there any that should remain connected? Set knob in timing light to 27 degrees, idle at 3500, look for TDC mark on fan. Correct? Thanks again. |
BeatNavy |
May 22 2016, 01:16 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Oh well, never that easy. Still idling fast. I capped all the ports on the plenum (or hoses leading to plenum). That brought it down some. Need to check ignition timing but before I do wanted to check ... What hoses or ports need to be capped? Should the mps or distributor vac lines be disconnected or capped. Are there any that should remain connected? Set knob in timing light to 27 degrees, idle at 3500, look for TDC mark on fan. Correct? Thanks again. Pull the vacuum advance and retard lines to the dizzy and cap those (only those). Check/set the dwell first, as that can impact timing. Do you have stock ignition? I lost track... Here's a good reference: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9.../914_timing.htm |
Amphicar770 |
May 22 2016, 01:26 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 |
Oh well, never that easy. Still idling fast. I capped all the ports on the plenum (or hoses leading to plenum). That brought it down some. Need to check ignition timing but before I do wanted to check ... What hoses or ports need to be capped? Should the mps or distributor vac lines be disconnected or capped. Are there any that should remain connected? Set knob in timing light to 27 degrees, idle at 3500, look for TDC mark on fan. Correct? Thanks again. Pull the vacuum advance and retard lines to the dizzy and cap those (only those). Check/set the dwell first, as that can impact timing. Do you have stock ignition? I lost track... Here's a good reference: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9.../914_timing.htm Thanks. Yes, saw that article. My dizzy only uses the one line, other is open. Do I just pull the line off or do I need to cap / plug anything? There is a pertronix or similar in there. No points so dwell should not be an issue. What's best way to view timing port? Just lie on the trunk? |
BeatNavy |
May 22 2016, 01:37 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks. Yes, saw that article. My dizzy only uses the one line, other is open. Do I just pull the line off or do I need to cap / plug anything? There is a pertronix or similar in there. No points so dwell should not be an issue. What's best way to view timing port? Just lie on the trunk? I know not all dizzies have both advance/retard, but not sure what you mean when you say "other is open." Just disconnect and plug the one that is connected and make sure any other lines are capped or connected to where they belong. You should be able to view the timing port without any problem leaning over the trunk from the side. Helps to have a helper bring the car to 3500 rpm (or whatever is spec). Again, I'm not sure what ignition or engine you have, so you'll have to set it based on your specs. |
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