| Re: Engine trouble [message #366980 is a reply to message #366680] |
Mon, 27 September 2021 10:25   |
Greg C.
Messages: 224
Registered: October 2019
Location: Knoxville, TN
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While replacing the timing chain (and a lot of other stuff) on mine earlier this year, I discovered the mechanical advance was frozen. After soaking the top of the shaft with Kroil for a couple of days, it freed up.
There was a noticeable increase in power on our first trip since the maintenance this week, probably some from the replacement of the very loose timing chain, and the rest from having a mechanical advance actually working. The pins and weights on my advance are very worn, and I am going to send another distributor to Dick Paterson for a rebuild.
If you haven't already done so, you should replace the timing chain and check the advance for proper operation.
Greg Crawford
KM4ZCR
Knoxville, TN
"Ruby Sue"
1977 Royale
Rear Bath
403 Engine
American Eagle Wheels
Early Version Alex Sirum Quad bags
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