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Forum: Introductions 01-20-2022, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Jim_G
Just a quick note to follow up on results with...

Just a quick note to follow up on results with Carburetor clean up. Disassembled and general clean up and snaked jets and passages with small wire from twist tie. Everything looked pretty good still...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Thanks Dave, I値l research this the float...

Thanks Dave, I値l research this the float adjustment technique.

Hi Roadnsky- great thread you referenced and thanks for the cliff notes. I値l study this prior to disassembling the carb. Parts...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Fantastic! Thanks Dave. Great idea on the...

Fantastic! Thanks Dave. Great idea on the twist-ties- I was going to buy a set of wire probes for this but twist ties will work great. Ok, no scraping, thanks for the tip. On float setting, I don稚...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi Dave- so at 1/2 turn I知 running more rich...

Hi Dave- so at 1/2 turn I知 running more rich (not lean) right? I had that thinking backward, thanks for straightening that out.

I have gaskets on the way and plan to take the carb apart and...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2022, 02:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi John- Took the flame arrestor off to check...

Hi John- Took the flame arrestor off to check choke and looks like it痴 working properly. After leaning out the mixture the choke seems to make a bigger difference than before with the idle. At...
Forum: Introductions 01-14-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi Sam- yes, I did the power timing you describe....

Hi Sam- yes, I did the power timing you describe. Also adjusted the idle mixture and found idle was strongest at only 1/2 turn out from the seat. Seems pretty lean based on manual which recommends 1...
Forum: Introductions 01-14-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Smile Just to close the loop on this: - timing was...

Just to close the loop on this:
- timing was set wrong, started over and used a safety wire through #1 spark plug hole to actually feel #1 piston arriving at top of stroke to find #1 TDC. Took...
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Thanks for the nice offer. I think I have a...

Thanks for the nice offer. I think I have a better understanding of what needs to get done. Wold rather have you down for a beer and a sail. Raincheck?
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Ok so step #1 is to confirm I知 getting the...

Ok so step #1 is to confirm I知 getting the correct #1 TDC. Step #2 is to make sure rotor arm points away from block (if not, take distributor out of gear and turn and re engage at correct point....
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi Neal, To answer your question: not very...

Hi Neal,

To answer your question: not very sure at all that the pressure I felt was actually the #1 piston arriving at TDC or pressure from the valve stroke. I値l revisit this and confirm with a...
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi Neal, Ok thanks, great info. I知 on it...

Hi Neal,

Ok thanks, great info. I知 on it and will get the alternator sorted.
Forum: Introductions 01-09-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi Dave, Thanks for the note. Based on the...

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the note. Based on the above I think my advance is fine. Noted on alternator info. I thought the +16 was no bueno. I値l make sure the carb is sealed properly with new gasket...
Forum: Introductions 01-08-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Hi John, Not sure if I understand how to...

Hi John,

Not sure if I understand how to service the advance. I had the breaker plate off 2 years ago to make sure the springs we operating easily. I値l check into servicing the advance. Thanks. ...
Forum: Introductions 01-08-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,965
Posted By Jim_G
Cool Greetings from Long Beach

Just a quick note to introduce myself: I知 Jim and have been accessing valuable information from this site for the 15 years I致e owned our Ranger 33 (1972 with late model A-4) out of Shoreline...
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