Well, I found the problem.
I checked the notes I got with the car, and it has a high out put cam.
Intake should be .012 & exhaust .014.
I guess it didn't like being set at stock .010
I probably put 10 miles on it today, I hope I haven't damaged anything.
readjusting now.
Thanks
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] engine swap / motor skip
>> If the valves were off would that cause a cylinder not to fire?
>
> They would need to be significantly off, not just .002" IMO.
>
>> How easy should the feeler guage move. No drag or slight drag.
>
> IMO there should be a slight drag. Purely as a learning exercise, try
> using
> feelers of +.002" and -.002" from the value you are trying to set. The
> -.002" should have no resistance whatsoever (and even rattle a little),
> while the +.002" should be too tight to push in.
>
> The other thing I am wondering : Is it possible your motor has a
> non-original camshaft in it ? Many 'performance' cams take significantly
> more valve lash than stock, and setting them to the stock clearance can
> cause problems at idle.
>
> If it really runs better with the valves a little loose, then set them a
> little loose ...
>
> Randall
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