tweety
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'79 Midget, CA car
I have a heck of a time getting the car started when cold (this is San Diego, so cold is relative.) If the car has been sitting for a couple of days, it just does not want to start. When it does, it's missing/misfiring. After it runs for anywhere from 20 seconds to 1 minute it comes to life and runs like a top. The longer the car sits, the worse the problems. For example, if it sits a day, it's not too bad. If it's several days, it's a mess.
My mechanic took a look and found that it's the #4 cylinder that's not firing. He adjusted the timing etc, and otherwise the car runs fine. In fact, once it gets past this initial missing, it runs better than it ever has in the 3+ years I've owned it.
The mechanic thinks it's a problem with the LED ignition system as the plugs/wires all look good. He suggested replacing with a Petronix.
I'm wondering if it might be something else since the car is running so well otherwise.
Just for yucks I'm going to replace the plugs/wires, any other ideas?
I have a heck of a time getting the car started when cold (this is San Diego, so cold is relative.) If the car has been sitting for a couple of days, it just does not want to start. When it does, it's missing/misfiring. After it runs for anywhere from 20 seconds to 1 minute it comes to life and runs like a top. The longer the car sits, the worse the problems. For example, if it sits a day, it's not too bad. If it's several days, it's a mess.
My mechanic took a look and found that it's the #4 cylinder that's not firing. He adjusted the timing etc, and otherwise the car runs fine. In fact, once it gets past this initial missing, it runs better than it ever has in the 3+ years I've owned it.
The mechanic thinks it's a problem with the LED ignition system as the plugs/wires all look good. He suggested replacing with a Petronix.
I'm wondering if it might be something else since the car is running so well otherwise.
Just for yucks I'm going to replace the plugs/wires, any other ideas?