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TR6 Throttle/Carb issues 73 TR-6
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Sorry, I misstated the position of the rotar. The Haynes manual says it should be pointing to 7 oclock, the position of the lead in the cap that goes to plug #1. I have attached the section out of the Haynes manual on installation of the distributor. These steps should have it set correctly. Notice the comment in the manual saying that the #1 piston must be at TDC and on it's firing stroke with both valves closed. This is covered in section 60 on page 43 on bottom right and continues at the top left of page 46 of the Haynes manual.
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I still need help here!
-When cylinder #1 is at TDC the rotor is pointed to 1 o’clock-cylinder #6. So the distributer was installed 180 degrees out?
-I wired the cap so the 1 o’clock position goes to cylinder #1 and the others accordingly.
-Advanced Distributer recommended setting timing at 14-17 degrees BTDC at idle, I set my static timing at 14 degrees and used a test light to set distributer position with test light. Rotate Dist. Counter clockwise between to lobes- no light, then clockwise until light just goes on-contact with lobe.
-Here is where I’m confused, my timing light does not light timing marks if connected to #1. It does register the timing scale if I connect it to #6! The light was showing about 20 degrees maybe a little more BTDC. And 15hg vacuum.
-I rotated Dist. Counterclockwise to position (in photo) bringing me to 17-18 BTDC with 10hg and engine not running as well.
-I tried putting plugs at distributer in normal pattern and the car wouldn’t start.
This all doesn’t seem correct or make sense to me to me?
-When cylinder #1 is at TDC the rotor is pointed to 1 o’clock-cylinder #6. So the distributer was installed 180 degrees out?
-I wired the cap so the 1 o’clock position goes to cylinder #1 and the others accordingly.
-Advanced Distributer recommended setting timing at 14-17 degrees BTDC at idle, I set my static timing at 14 degrees and used a test light to set distributer position with test light. Rotate Dist. Counter clockwise between to lobes- no light, then clockwise until light just goes on-contact with lobe.
-Here is where I’m confused, my timing light does not light timing marks if connected to #1. It does register the timing scale if I connect it to #6! The light was showing about 20 degrees maybe a little more BTDC. And 15hg vacuum.
-I rotated Dist. Counterclockwise to position (in photo) bringing me to 17-18 BTDC with 10hg and engine not running as well.
-I tried putting plugs at distributer in normal pattern and the car wouldn’t start.
This all doesn’t seem correct or make sense to me to me?
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I had it rebuilt by Advanced Distributers and a shop installed it and the the new fast street cam.
I believe it is 180 degrees off and moved plug wires according, but in my limited knowledge things still don’t seem right.
I want this running correctly so I can I sell it.
I believe it is 180 degrees off and moved plug wires according, but in my limited knowledge things still don’t seem right.
I want this running correctly so I can I sell it.
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Notice the "off-set" slot in the drive for the oil pump..... you should check to make sure the distributor was installed correctly. When fitting the distributor the "off-set" should be closest to the engine when installing the distributor drive shaft. It is possible that the distributor was not installed correctly thereby causing all these problems.
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That off-set is not readily noticeable but now that you know what you're looking for you should see it. Good luck.
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Yeah, it slightly off-set
Distributer drive gear was 180 degrees out. And it’s a bitch to get out, until you find the magic tool (mini pry-bar).
Switched gear around, off set towards engine, line more like 2-8 rather than 1-7.
Checked my end float for drive gear. I had no gasket, but looks like I need a .0835” gasket. Where can I get gaskets for this or what type of material do I need to make a gasket?
Switched gear around, off set towards engine, line more like 2-8 rather than 1-7.
Checked my end float for drive gear. I had no gasket, but looks like I need a .0835” gasket. Where can I get gaskets for this or what type of material do I need to make a gasket?
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You might also check Moss Motors to see if they have it.
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Here you go...
