59 Lark VI - Autolite dist.
I have been having a lot of problems getting this car to run right. I posted not too long ago that I was thinking about getting a Pertronix. I'm glad I didn't as it would not have helped my problem.
I was getting shocked by the distributor when setting timing, as I previously posted. I figured it was a bad lead wire, as it looked pretty frayed and beat up. I changed out the wire on the bench, set the points and intalled the distributor. Now when I go to set the timing I get a bigger shock on the hand than before (due to increased current through the new wire). The car does run and start easy, but runs like crap. It does not run well at all when set to factory timing specs. It needs a lot of advance. Distributor does not have excessive shaft play and advances when revved. I suppose I should check my grounds but I do not seem to get shocked anywhere else on the motor.
Any ideas??
I have been having a lot of problems getting this car to run right. I posted not too long ago that I was thinking about getting a Pertronix. I'm glad I didn't as it would not have helped my problem.
I was getting shocked by the distributor when setting timing, as I previously posted. I figured it was a bad lead wire, as it looked pretty frayed and beat up. I changed out the wire on the bench, set the points and intalled the distributor. Now when I go to set the timing I get a bigger shock on the hand than before (due to increased current through the new wire). The car does run and start easy, but runs like crap. It does not run well at all when set to factory timing specs. It needs a lot of advance. Distributor does not have excessive shaft play and advances when revved. I suppose I should check my grounds but I do not seem to get shocked anywhere else on the motor.
Any ideas??
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