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 Posted: 02-29-2020 08:12 pm
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discogodfather



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 Finally got the new wheels on, looks great. Much better than the dune buggy look. The old stamped steel 15" wheels with the 255 cobras weighed 43lbs a piece together. The new 205 BFgoodrichs and the 13" weigh 31lbs a piece, so a huge weight savings.

Stripped two wheel studs in the front so decided to replace all of them because they are damn old.

Now she won't start again after I fooled with jets so I am fuddling around trying to see what's up. Thought it might be a timing issue but don't know, I did pop the distributor out because the clamp was too loose. After I but it back in it didn't run. Verified good voltage and a strong spark....hmmmmmm. Timing appears to be in the ballpark.

Anyone know of a method of determining if cylinder #1 is TDC at intake instead of exhaust?

The Lucas 43D is dry as can be, the oil seal I installed works perfectly. The old distributor leaked a bit and I found out it was a badly worn seal, so this is very encouraging. It just leaked a little but anything is bad.





Last edited on 02-29-2020 08:14 pm by discogodfather