Re: [lro] problems at start up

From: Bob & Sue Bernard (bobnsueb@saber.net)
Date: Sun Mar 02 2003 - 17:08:06 EST

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    Hi,
    OK, but don't the pertronix mount on the same plate as the points? Therefor
    the centrifugal advance weights could still be stuck out keeping it too
    advanced at idle.

    Bob B

    At 09:10 AM 3/2/2003, you wrote:

    >I'll try backing off the timing. I run a Pertronix ignition.
    >
    >Jeff
    >
    >on 3/2/03 8:47 AM, Bob & Sue Bernard at bobnsueb@saber.net wrote:
    >
    > >
    > > Hi,
    > > I'd wonder if the timing is too advanced so that it tries to fire the
    > > piston backward. This commonly feels like a weak battery.
    > > The advanced weights can get stuck from lack of lubrication over the year,
    > > because they are hidden under the points mounting plate.
    > >
    > > Bob B
    > >
    > > At 08:25 AM 3/2/2003, you wrote:
    > >
    > >> Lately, I've been experiencing an odd problem at start up.
    > >>
    > >> When I hit the starter button, the engine will turn over, slow, and then
    > >> surge. Best way I can describe it. Similar to what it feels like to start
    > >> the engine with the hand crank. Turns easy, gets harder as compression
    > >> builds, and speeds up once you've gotten to the down stroke. Repeat.
    > >>
    > >> This only happens with the ignition on. The engine turns over without
    > >> hesitation when I just hit the starter button with the ignition off (no
    > >> spark). Based on that, I don't think it's starter related or due to a bad
    > >> ground. I've got plenty of battery power.
    > >>
    > >> Any thoughts? Other then wanting a bit of choke and gas first thing in the
    > >> morning when it's cold (cold being a relative at 45o), the truck has never
    > >> failed to start, even with this new symptom.
    > >>
    > >> Jeff
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