Russell
Autozone loans tools including a timing light I believe. I think you need a
light for sure as it sounds like it is running lean.
Hope the real experts chime in.
Linda
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On Jan 8, 2012, at 6:30 PM, VulForge@aol.com wrote:
> My current '67 roadster has never run right. It idles OK, and runs great
> over 2000 RPM, but going from idle to speed it backfires through the carbs,
> stumbles and stalls. If the RPM is brought up slowly until over 2000 or
> so, it will run fine. I have the distributor cranked all the way to
advance
> (CCW) to get it to run at all. I think I am missing something obvious.
> Vac advance works, points at .020, plugs at .028. The points keep closing
> up. I used silicone grease on the distributor cam, but the point follower
> seem to be wearing quickly. I do not have a working timing light. I
> confirmed firing order/plug wires. What am I missing? Could the
distributor be
> a tooth off? Vacuum leak somewhere? I checked the hose from the back carb
> to the advance, it is fine. The problem gets worse the warmer the engine
> gets. I hate to admit defeat and throw myself on the mercy of the group,
> but this has got me flustered.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Russell Criswell
>
> Vulcan's Forge L.L.C.
> 3936 Broadway
> Kansas City, MO 64111
>
> 816-931-6303
> 816-931-9378 fax
> 877-531-1046 toll-free
> vulcans-forge.com
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