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Runs rough - spark plug doctors? |
torakki |
Apr 17 2021, 07:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 5-October 18 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 22,545 Region Association: Northern California |
On my '74 2.0, I can't get it to run right. It's gone through a restoration and put aside for 2 years. Now, back on it and it's almost done but[b] number 1 and 4 spark plugs are clean/wet and 2 and 3 are black, (after 10 seconds of running). What I've done so far: Rebuilt MPS, gapped points, static timing, set fuel pressure at around 27 lbs. Compession between 90 and 110. Plugs are sparking. All injectors spray (not sure of pattern). I believe plugs were new 2 years ago. They look new. It runs really rough, white smoke out exhaust and some mild popping. I though, maybe injector triggers but all are working from my, spray in the cup, test. Dizzy backwards? Any ideas to what's going on??
Thanks for any suggestions. |
torakki |
Apr 18 2021, 03:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 5-October 18 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 22,545 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, where to start. Lots of good info coming in. Let's start with my mistake. Yes, I wrote the numbers wrong per cylinder. It's 1 and 3 that are clean/wet and 2 and 4 that are dark black. Memory is starting to give me trouble. I'll try and respond to all the suggestions. So, as Cabnitmaker states, 1 and 3 injectors trigger together so maybe that's an issue. Matching patterns straight across. Also, I did crank engine with each injector, in a container, and all seem equal. The MPS, I set it to what it was origianly, per measuring with a caliper and counting the threads. Valve adjustment should be good (as of two years ago, I had engine out and covers off). Has fresh oil and filter and added a few gallons of gas to basicly an empty tank. Fuel going through filter seems like it's darker but consistant. I've tried moving the timing around with no difference. Wet plugs appear to be raw fuel. Two years ago, I would start it and it seem to run good but died after a few seconds. Culprit was the MPS. But, it got put on the back burner, other projects came in. Now, two years later and the engine has been out of the car (Wires and hoses off).
Things I need to do: Check cold start injector, let engine warm up a lot longer, compression test with open throttle and warm engine (last time was cold and closed throttle). Watch the spray pattern for each injector. I'll try timing but not sure with a blubbering engine. It does seem like it's related to the 1 and 3 injectors. But, I'll try and sort out the basics first. Thanks for all the input and valubale knowledge. Hopefully, an update soon.... |
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