Imagine how it will run when I fix my custom built throttle linkage for my
Weber so that I can actually hit full throttle. :)
Of course given that my cars suspension acts like it is made out of gummy
bears, I view the lack of throttle as a safety device.
Kurt
On 9/9/03 9:26 AM, "eric" <efunk@peoriasiding.com> wrote:
> Being the lurking S____ A___ I am. I watched with humor all the conjecture,
> speculation, and down right silliness about your problem.
>
> I knew your timing was wrong.
>
> That's why I suggested you verify & correct it.
>
> I'm not one of these smart engineer types. However, I do remember, and it has
> stuck with me, a para-phrased line from the movie "Contact".
>
> Accam's Razor: A process of deductive reasoning where the simplest explanation
> using the fewest assumptions or unknowns is
> considered as the most likely explanation, unless it can be falsified. Then
> the
> next simplest explanation is tested, and if it fails,
> the third simplest, etc.
>
> Thankfully you didn't tear your engine apart, pry out freeze plugs, or any of
> the other nonsense.
>
> A simple twist of the distributor and OH MY GOD it runs better.
>
> Sorry or all of the acrimonious sarcasm. AND ALL OF MY PIN HEAD MISSPELLINGS
> !!!!!!!!
>
> Lurker # 7342457342
>
> P.S. It must now run like a strip-ped assed ape by comparison to what it was.
> Hee Hee.......
>
> Kurt Eckert wrote:
>
>> Well I just went out and, just as a quick test, loosened the distributor on
>> the 3GT and moved it a bit while it was running. I noticed that the car
>> smoothed out significantly in one spot so I tightened it down there. I let
>> it run for a few minutes and the temp gauge did not move at all. So, feeling
>> cocky, I took it out for a spin. Well after running the circuit up and down
>> my road, the same run that caused it to spout like old faithful, I pulled
>> back in my driveway. The temp gauge had moved upwards buy about 1/2 of a
>> needles width! That is some difference. From 220 degrees down to 120 degrees
>> with just a few degrees of timing. Thanks to all who contributed. It looks
>> like I may get some driving in this fall!
>>
>> Kurt
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