I just got my '76 back from the shop after an extended stay.? In order to solve
the plug fouling problem, the mechanic made a few changes.? First, he installed
an MSD ignition box and?MSD plug wires.? Second, he spent some time adjusting
the carb settings.? The carbs themselves (Zenith-Strombergs) were rebuilt less
than 2000 miles ago.? Third, he hooked up some sort of tubing that I don't
recognize from before.? It runs from a port on the front side of each
carburetor to a T-fitting, and then from the fitting to the back of the air
cleaner.? What is this tubing for?? Is it a PCV setup?? Why was it missing
before and why do I have it back?? Anyone out there running an MSD ignition box?
The good news is that I took the car for 2 pretty long test drives and it is
running very strongly.? Even better, I pulled some of the plugs today after a
2-hour drive and they looked perfect.? The black, sooty look is gone.? After
lots of time with a meter on the exhaust checking different RPM ranges for
excessive rich or lean conditions,?the mechanic?returned to the stock needles
and sent the others back to Joe Curto.
The acid test will be when I slog through heavy traffic on my way to work this
week.? If they don't foul then, I should be in good shape.
Michael
'76 Tahiti blue
CF 57044U
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