To All Mechanics:
I need some help on two items:
History: 67 B - Not run in 2 years
Not driven in 5 years
Clutch replaced 5 years ago
Carbs. torn down and soaked within last 3 weeks
Gas tank cleaned and refilled in last 3 weeks
Plugs regaped - Points reset
So here is my problem:
#1 Engine will start and run for a little bit most of the
time it will cough and spit. I have not been able to
find the timing marks on the engine in order to set the
timing. Not sure if that has anything to do with it or not.
Also the jets have been set to the normal 2 turns down
from the top.
So the question is: do I set the timing first or try to tune the
carbs first??? If the answer is to set the timing then, how do
I find the marks on the case or the timing chain cover to see
where the TDC mark is or any other mark to set it by???
#2 I attempted to bleed the clutch with the old fashion way of
getting under the car, and having someone pump the pedal. My
kids are more than willing todo this. Made sure that the master
cylinder was full, and then proceeded to have a hose on the bleed
screw going into a jar with fresh fluid. I did get some air out
at first but it was short lived, so now what is the nexy step, because
if we continue to pump on the pedal it never gets to the point of
feeling
correct and the slave cylinder never moves any lever on the clutch
itself.
Several attempts to pump the pedal, then open the screw in an effort
to get more air out of the line. NO more air comes out.
End result is that what can I do to fix these 2 problems, Very last resort
is to take it somewhere, but then I would not learn how to fix these types of
things myself.
Thanks for all help.
Tom Wagner
`67' MGB
(Various stages of restoration - All
Paint removed to metal, working on rust
removal.) Waiting for day to become daily
vehicle.
`92' Honda Civic LX(Excellent car)
`93' Honda Civic CDX(Moms car)
Sun Microsystems
Sun Service Division - Program Manager
Phone: 713-964-7068
Email: tom.w.wagner@Central.Sun.com
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