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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lazlokovacs on April 02, 2015, 08:47:38 PM
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Lemans 1000,
distributor not advancing timing by any more than around 6 degrees, checked by strobe.
(I'm certain it was advancing a few weeks ago, but I have since been in the distributor trying to remedy points arcing and a weak spark, which have been solved...)
next steps?
thanks, as ever
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Are your springs so weak that you are setting a false static timing that is at a point only degrees from the stop. Grabbing ahold of the breaker cam and twisting it should give you an idea of what is happening.
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Did you loosen the screw on top of the shaft & add a drop of oil?
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I replaced the springs about 3 years ago, I would've thought they'd still be good...
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Did you loosen the screw on top of the shaft & add a drop of oil?
The springs overcome the friction to return the advance weights to their 'retarded' position. The oil is the miracle worker that sees to it that it happens.
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(I'm certain it was advancing a few weeks ago, but I have since been in the distributor trying to remedy points arcing and a weak spark, which have been solved...)
Can you share what your fix was with the weak spark. It could be helpful for someone down the road.
Thanks
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If the advance weights are binding due to dirt or rust this will happen.
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When oiling the advance weight pivot, it only takes a drop or two. Too much and the oil can fling out and foul the points. BTDT.
Might want to use a timing wheel on the front of the crank to determine what range of advance you're getting.
Tobit