| Update from Colorado! [message #318165] |
Mon, 29 May 2017 18:36  |
thorndike
Messages: 406
Registered: January 2011
Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Well, I had a helpful visit from Bruce Hart (THANKS, Bruce) to go over my issues.
First, Bruce noticed that my distributor cap was rotated almost 30 degrees from where his was. We tracked the spark plug wires and all were routed appropriately. So we rotated (Bruce did actually) the cap with the engine running and noticed a marked improvement in the idle. While it was running better, I still had issues driving up a slight incline. It was better than before but not good enough to get to my house.
We attempted to throw a timing light on the issue, but with the old gas line in the way, we couldn't get a good view. I was going to replace that line anyway, so I will get one from Jim K. which should allow me to route the line so we can see the timing marks.
Bruce attached a vacuum gauge during our testing as well. When I started the engine, the vacuum gauge was bouncing all over the place. Once the engine was warmed up the needle settled down quite a bit. Any thoughts on what could be causing this?
My discussion with Bruce continued as we discussed solutions to this and future driving in the mountains. Our conversation moved to EFI and the Fitech unit and how it might help alleviate the altitude issues. I will probably end up going this route.
Just thought I would update you all. Any thoughts are appreciated!
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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