[loco]

thanks for all the advice

to doug - new condenser is the next thing i'll try. maybe i bought a bad one

to 68lemans462-what module and how do i check it?

to george k-timing is on but it misfires and is jumpy. when i set dwell to 30 car will not run. the lower the dwell the "better" it runs. i think with cotacts closed for so long the voltage builds up enough in the coil that it is enough spark to fire the mix. coil wired correctly, no leaks.

i goofed on the voltage data. i have 12.xxx to coil when cranking and 9.xxx in run/on.

to runningbwdog-we did the simple test, no change. ill check ign sw tomorrow.

to chiphead-i'll post voltages

to screamingchief-i agree about the compression. i'll check the breaker plate. all wiring is new. i'll check starter wiring tomorrow.

once again, thanks

[johnta1]

Dwell should be set first, then the distributor timed.
The distributor is probably too retarded right now, and lowering the dwell advances the timing enough to fire.

Advance the distributor a tiny bit, set the dwell, then recheck the timing with the vacuum advance disconnected.

See what that does.

Also there is no module in a point setup.

[Doug Christie]

From loco's other post on this problem and what I based my advice on.

"hi from a newbie,

yesterday i was driving and had to turn around so i stopped, hit reverse, and when i grabbed first again the car started missing and bucking so bad i had to have it towed home.

here's what i know:

2 hours and about 20 miles before trouble started i checked inspected plugs and gaps-good
i put ten gals of 93 in
it had not so much as hiccupped lately
fuel pump working-don't know pressure
it's got a holley 650
it starts well but idles rough
both float chambers getting fuel
the accelerator pumps are porting fuel properly but when actuated the engine starts to die----too much fuel?

fuel filter not clogged
vacuum lines intact
NO backfiring
it's a 66 lemans WP block, which leads me to my other question. did any WP blocks have 4 barrel intakes? or were they all with 2GC'S.

today i'm gonna check timing and pull the rotor and inspect and check points and i want to troubleshoot as thoroughly as i can before i swap carbs out of sheer frustration. it was on my list but not this soon.

thanks for your time, patience and especially your help.

joe"

[loco]

that's what i figured doug. i swapped carbs with a known good one and no change.

thanks,
joe

[Region Warrior]

[QUOTE=Doug Christie]From loco's other post on this problem and what I based my advice on.

"hi from a newbie,

yesterday i was driving and had to turn around so i stopped, hit reverse, and when i grabbed first again the car started missing and bucking so bad i had to have it towed home.

How quickly and at what rpm did you do this?

[slowgto]

loco,

How did this come about? Was the car running fine and then quit? Did you change anything before it started running bad?