Could also be a bad/defective plug!!!!! BTDT
Mike
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From: <SPL311RDST@aol.com>
To: <sgam@hotmail.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: Tearing my hair out!
> DOn't forget about the little things... this sure sounds like a typical
> ignition problem.
>
> Did you remember to change the plugs? THe idea of swapping the wires to
see
> if they're the problem too is a good idea. More thoughts:
>
> Take an ohmmeter to the wires, they should all read similar values (longer
> ones a bit more) Wiggle them as you test, because:
>
> Wires tend to get brittle on the INSIDE - if they;re not new, and you
start
> messing with them the core can "separate". "Geee.. it was fine BEFORE the
> tune up......" Check for that.
>
> IF new wires: I recently got a wonderful set of Beldens for my 1600.
However,
> the dist end of the boots were so tight that they actually started to
slide
> off the dist cap. Pull the boots back- "click" the lead in,, THEN put the
> boot back down over it.
>
> Plugs... Once fouled (for whatever reason) some plugs will just not
revive.
> Try replacing them ( or just the suspect) ( cheap investment @ $1.39 and
> spares don't hurt if it ins;t the problem) remember also... plugs CAN be
bad
> outta the box. It's not terribly common, but after years in the parts/
> service field I've seen it enough to be a possibility. (the ones in the
> ORANGE <hint> boxes seemed to be the worst offenders) I like the NGK for
the
> Datsuns.
>
> They may be silly little hints, but it sometimes we get so involved that
the
> basics slip by. Hope this helps !
>
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> 69 SRL311
> Chandler, AZ
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