1.8 not running right, need help., after Petronix install, uninstall. Update - running! |
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1.8 not running right, need help., after Petronix install, uninstall. Update - running! |
Cevan |
Mar 26 2008, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
I had gotten a Petronix electronic ignition module (1847V). Prior to installing it, the car had been running great with the points (I know, should have left well enough alone). I installed it per the instructions and cranked the motor over but nothing. I checked all my connections and cranked it over again and nothing. So I removed it and put the points back on.
When I go to start it, it seems that only 2 of the cylinders are firing. It was definitely idling low. My CHT gauge never really moved (it's on #3) so I suspect that 3 and possibly 4 are not firing. I drove it about 1/4 mile and no power. Could I have flooded 3 and 4 when I had the Petronix unit on? I'm going to let the car sit overnight and try it again in the morning. Could I have damaged something with the Petronix unit? |
Cevan |
Mar 27 2008, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
I guess my 1st post wasn't that clear. I took the Pertronix unit off the car and put the original points back on. The problem I'm having is getting the car running with the points. It was running great with the points before I tried the Pertronix, but now with the points back on, it's no good. I can barely get it to roll away in 1st gear.
Could one or more of the plugs have been fouled? Could it be the points gap? I set the gap per the Haynes manual. I would assume that the gap is good as long as some of the cylinders are firing. |
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