A strange thing happened on the way to..... - 06/29/04 11:06 PM
a tune-up.
By now you may know that I just purchased a 19K mile original 57 Model 3100. I thought I'd tune her up a bit. I installed new plugs, points and condenser and decided to check the timing. The mark wasn't anywhere close. In fact, using a timing light with a dial it was off by about 40 degrees.
It looked like the wires were shifted counter-clockwise one plug so I made the switch. She wouldn't fire anywhere so I put the wires back.
I put the light on #5 wire and the marks lined up and the truck ran fine (well; except for a little spark knock.)
I did not remove the timing gear or distributor. What are your ideas about this? I'm planning a 300 mile trip for Thursday. Am I putting the engine at risk?
Thanks for your help.
Jerry
By now you may know that I just purchased a 19K mile original 57 Model 3100. I thought I'd tune her up a bit. I installed new plugs, points and condenser and decided to check the timing. The mark wasn't anywhere close. In fact, using a timing light with a dial it was off by about 40 degrees.
It looked like the wires were shifted counter-clockwise one plug so I made the switch. She wouldn't fire anywhere so I put the wires back.
I put the light on #5 wire and the marks lined up and the truck ran fine (well; except for a little spark knock.)
I did not remove the timing gear or distributor. What are your ideas about this? I'm planning a 300 mile trip for Thursday. Am I putting the engine at risk?
Thanks for your help.
Jerry