WOW !
I do indeed have a side entry cap. (I like the way it looks too !)
I'll give that a try and send a report.
Just curious, why would the loose screws cause it to run poorly
ONLY at sustained RPM's ? (don't know enough about the principals of
ignition)
dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
To: Dave <dgfox@uswest.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 28, 1999 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: Missing at high RPM only
>Hi Dave,
>
>What dist cap are you running? I am using the side entry, I like the
>way it looks. Puddles started doing exactly that, missing at high Rpm's
>. Found out later the screws inside the cap holding the wires loosened
>up causing the miss. Retightened and wow what a difference. I can do
>7500 now no prob.
>
>Rick
>
>Dave wrote:
>>
>> Hi List,
>> I need some help with diagnosing this one please.
>> 1275cc w/ SU's, fairly fresh rebuild, plenty good oil pressure ......
>> It idles smoothly and has good pull when accelerating through the gears
>> but when I try maintaining a constant 4200 (or so) RMP it starts
breaking
>> up
>> and missing like mad. I can bring the rpm's down and
>> it's fine again, back up and it does it again.
>> Should I be looking into fuel supply/carb. stuff
>> or dizzy problems ? I have an Ignitor installed.
>>
>> any and all help GREATLY appreciated
>>
>> thanks,
>> Dave
>> '67 Midget
>
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