Thanks to those who pointed out my error in vacuum gauge methodology. The
problem has been solved.
Last night when I put the car away it would not start again. I chalked it up
to perhaps flooding or being too hot, but had never had that problem before.
This morning I got up and tried to start it, same problem. I got out and
squeezed and tugged the condensor connection outside the dist. on a hunch. Car
started. I suspected the connection, so I cut off one connector, stripped it,
and wrapped it around the other and covered it in tape. Drove down the street,
no evidence of a problem. Got on the main street, opened it up a bit, started
to stutter on acceleration, then would smooth out. As I neared the market it
started cutting out totally, almost like I was out of gas. Finally, as I
slowed down to make a turn, it died. Would not start. Now I was sure it was
not carb related. I pulled the condensor out, took a bus down the street and
found a matching Lucas condensor, walked back, installed it, bingo! Runs like
a top now. This is the second time this has happened so, I wonder if there is
something in my wiring system. I wouldn't have a clue where to look. I bought
a spare condensor just in case. In both cases of condensor failure the
symptoms were similar--sporadic, unpredictable, and slowly worsening over
time, but with symptomless periods. It kind of crept up on me until one day
you know something is really wrong. Once it gets to the no start stage it
will start again when cool.
As for the Rochester, I love it. Despite having the 7:1 there is definitely
more oomph, and it idles very sweetly. I haven't had a chance to see if there
is any increase in top-end speed, will check that out later. I have heard my
mileage might suffer, but my previous Zenith since new never did run right and
ran pretty rich, so I wonder if I will get worse mileage or not. Will let you
know when I fill up next. Someone asked about the linkage setup. I will talk
about that in a separate note. Thanks again to all who took the time to
provide advice.
Regards,
John
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