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Re: micro ajdustment knob does what?

To: PilotRob@webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Subject: Re: micro ajdustment knob does what?
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:46:18 -0500
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <6870-40621763-622@storefull-3132.bay.webtv.net>
On Mar 24, 2004, at 6:18 PM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>

> The micro-adjustor mechanically repositions the vac. advance "plate"
> within the dizzy, which is connected
> by a small spring to the vac. advance
> plate pivot pin. If this spring is not present
> or connected (or the diaphragm within the
> dizzy's vac. "can" is deteriorated), then
> no micro adjustment takes place in the
> first instance, NOR vacuum "advance" "action" in the case of either
> condition.

If the spring is not connected or it is broken, the car will run but 
only on about 2 cylinders and not the same two twice in in a row.  :)

I had this happen on two separate occasions.  The first time, it took 
me a while to find the problem....

Kevin V.






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