Re: [lro] Update on the "Aardvark"

From: Stephen West-Fisher (steve@coastaldatasystems.com)
Date: Tue Dec 03 2002 - 08:03:20 EST

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    Peter Ogilvie wrote:
    > Even with the distributor drive 180 out, the engine
    > still fires normally. You just have to rotate the
    > wires around the distributor cap so it fires in the
    > proper order. Instead of number one wire coming out
    > of the puka pointed at #1 cylinder, move it so it is
    > in the puka that's pointed away from #1 cylinder.
    > Once you've got number 1 wire located properly, just
    > put the other wires in the appropriate pukas and Bob's
    > your uncle. Way easier than playing with the
    > distributor drive gear. Getting the drive gear in the
    > right position is a true PITA.

    Correct me if I'm wrong, I may be confusing vehicles, but doesn't the
    Lucas distributor fire the cylinders at slightly different times? Not
    enough to notice a vibration, but enough to change performance and economy?

    -- 
    Stephen West-Fisher
    Coastal Data Systems
    727.418.9774
    http://www.coastaldatasystems.com/
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