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The_Proletariat 550 project 12 May 2016 14:08 #726009

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Must be something wrong with the linkage. You're not going to keep them spot on, just close together. New carb holders? How's your spark advance?
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The_Proletariat 550 project 12 May 2016 18:19 #726047

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swest wrote: Must be something wrong with the linkage. You're not going to keep them spot on, just close together. New carb holders? How's your spark advance?
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New carb holders.

I set the timing with a test light and the advancer held in the advance position. The advancer is free.

I have removed the timing plate a couple times since I timed it but I marked it's position with paint.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 17:41 #726252

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Here are my plugs. 1-2-3-4 left to right.

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Also noticed oil pooled up on top of cylinder 3. Looks like my tach drive is leaking worse than I thought. Can this cause a misfire?

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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 17:45 #726256

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How much time on the engine? No on the misfire.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 17:47 #726258

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Maybe 2000 miles.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 17:49 #726259

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I'd try some new plugs.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 17:52 #726262

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swest wrote: I'd try some new plugs.
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I have new plugs and wires. What is the best way to route the wires? It seems like a bad idea to just let them lay on top of the valve cover. I have them zip tied up above the valve cover but I feel there must be a better way.
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Mine aren't fastened.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 18:25 #726276

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What do you suggest as my next step? I assume put a few miles on new plugs and then check them?
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Good idea. Then you'l be able to see what's happening now.
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The_Proletariat 550 project 13 May 2016 20:25 #726292

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That #3 plug doesn't look terrible, but the threaded outer metal shell does seem to have less black on it compared to the others, so there may be a vac leak (which I know you've already checked for).

A vacuum leak should will not have any effect at higher throttle positions and RPMs. The sound youa re hearing must be something else. Pods will give a sucking sound that can sound like a vacuum issue.

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loudhvx wrote: Pods will give a sucking sound that can sound like a vacuum issue.


That is a question I had. I can hear this at idle, but it is very noticeable at moderate rpms under load.

I need to figure out this cyl 3 miss and backfire.
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