Actually, the Dizzy was 180 degrees off, so I switched the plug wires, 1 to
4, 2 to 3, to get it to run, and it did but only on 2 and 3. If the cam was
180 degrees off, switching all the wires should do the same thing, I assume.
Since it runs on 2 & 3, I have to believe that the timing is now correct,
although not stock (because of the dizzy) and the problem lies in the fuel
delivery. But the Solexes are a mystery to me, and why its 1 & 4 is beyond me.
Gary C
In a message dated 4/21/04 4:57:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
andycost@earthlink.net writes:
It is possible that the cam is in 180 degrees out. A quick way to check is
to re-arrange the plug wires for a firing order that is 180 degrees out.
Another way to check is to put the crank at top dead center and look at the
#1 cylendar cam lobes. You may have to rotate the crank a couple of times
to get the motor at top dead center on #1 cylendar. If the cam is in there
right then the #1 cam lobes will both be pointing up. One will be roughly
at 10:00 and the other will be at 2:00. If the cam is 180 degrees out then
they will both be pointing down at 4:00 and 8:00. I ran a motor very hard
on the race track for almost a whole season with the cam 180 degrees out. I
just re-arranged the plug wires and it ran like a charm.
Andy
Just got the engine back in my black one, 2L solex, and was able to get it
started, but it is running only on 2 cylinders. The #2 and #3.
Here is what I tried so far, replaced the plugs, rotor cap, plug wires,
switched the wires, and it still runs the same with the #1 and #4 plugs
disconnected or connected. If I pull the #2 or #3 it stalls right away.
I think it is the solex carbs, but they were opened up and adjusted by the
guy who did the engine, and I think he knows what he is doing.
Any bright ideas, or I walk to Solvang from LA this year.
Gary C
red 1600
red 1600
black solex that is never ending aggravation
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