DG200 Different question, new problem

[lelshaddai]

I have looked at the manuals, tried multiple things out recommended and every time I try to make things better I go backwards. As some know I have been trying to get rid of the backfire and stutter. Someone suggested I move the timing more advanced and it seemed to help. Today I changed out the points to a Pertronix system and coil. I knew I might have to reset the timing. Here is the DG200 question. Since installing the pertronix. when shifting to reverse or drive the car shutters. Now that may be the governor adjustment which I will try. Also the car really clanks when shifted from N to D or D to R and back again. A very hard clank. What could cause that with the conversion to Pertronix? Is that the governor linkage adjustment again? The car is still overfilled and that needs to be fixed also.

[studegary]

Is the idle now set at the correct RPM?

[lelshaddai]

Idle fluctuates between 600-650

[RadioRoy]

A very hard clank shifting from N to D is often a loose U-joint. Usually the front one goes first.

[mapman]

It could also be a broken flex plate. The u-joints are a lot easier.
Rob

[Kurt]

Take a look at the carrier bearing as well. Mine is getting loose and it too makes a bit a clunk when going between gears.

[lelshaddai]

Is it just coincidence then that it happened after I installed the Pertronix? Like when I installed the new fuel pump the car begins to stutter and backfire. Every time I try to make improvements something suddenly goes wrong. It does not make clunks when the car shifts between 2nd and third when driving. Just at stand still.

[dynolou2]

Start with u joints, check on a hoist, driver in car, mechanic listening and observing below. Slop in rear differential? Lou Cote