(A little OT) Screwy electrical problem---HELP!!--UPDATE(new problem!)

[krobins2@twcny.rr.com (Kenneth & Georgianna Robinson)]

My guess is it's about 6-12 deg. BTDC.My timing light broke.If I line it up
with the timing mark on flywheel(not the TDC mark)what will the timing be
then???
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Erickson" <ranahan@charter.net>
To: "Kenneth & Georgianna Robinson" <krobins2@twcny.rr.com>; "Scirocco List"
<scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: (A little OT) Screwy electrical problem---HELP!!--UPDATE(new
problem!)


> I'd start with the tests in the Bentley for the ISV (idle stabilizer
> valve).  I'd also make the basic throttle body adjustment (lock bolt on
> top).  Do you have any idea where the ignition timing is set?
>
> John
>
> At 08:50 PM 9/13/2002 -0400, Kenneth & Georgianna Robinson wrote:
> >The problem of no spark has been solved.I replaced the plugs for both the
> >ign. dist. & knock sensor(harness end).However,now I have another
> >problem.The car turns over & starts,but only runs for a few
seconds.Timing
> >is OK.What's screwy about THIS problem is; when I start the car by
> >myself,the car starts & dies.When I have someone to hold the throttle
open
> >when I start it,it will stay running as long as the throttle is held
> >open(runs great this way ),but as soon as the throttle is let go,it
> >dies.What makes this screwy,is while my bud holds the throttle while it
> >runs;I adjust(w/o meter & harness)the fuel dist. with my 3mm t-handle
allen
> >wrench,to the point where it WILL stay running w/o holding the
throttle(runs
> >even better at this point--268 TT cam,dual outlet e/m,swiss cheesed
> >airbox,head shaved .030")HOWEVER,when I shut the car off;wait a few
> >moments(no more than 20-30 sec.),and attempt to re-start car,car will
start
> >but then die,duplicating above problem!!Throttle held open,mixture
> >re-adjusted;it stays running--cycle keeps repeating.ARRGGHHHH!!!!I don't
> >know what to do at this point;I don't have any hair left!!I'm sorry for
the
> >LONG story,but I thought everyone needed to hear the whole story in order
to
> >help me with this aggravating problem.Thanks in advance for your help!!!
Ken
> >R.
>
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