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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-03-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I bet you thought this thread was dead!

Today I finally installed the new BWD Select rotor/cap/wires and Bosch Platinum plugs that I've had waiting. When I went to take off the #2 wire it nearly...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-30-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I decided to knock a couple things off my list today and went ahead with the CAI.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ri3SmxJFRlE/Tg0UicKarrI/AAAAAAAAAEo/lQT2fC_khyA/s800/IMG_6752.JPG

I also added...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-30-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I'm not sure. When it's not severe it's hard to hear, doubly so with the windows open. The same weather that makes me likely to work on stuff also means I need the windows open...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-30-2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

To compensate for my forgetfulness I decided to keep a log of thoughts and post when there's a significant chunk. I just wrote up my first entry and it was plenty for posting.

Driveability suffers...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-28-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Well I've finally done some stuff. I didn't want to keep posting small worthless updates, so I'll post a few small worthless updates in one post. :D (Drat...the trouble with that is I've forgotten...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-17-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I haven't done anything with the stuff in question since the last post...but I have done some reading.


Oops. I have a positive backpressure EGR, which means it won't hold vacuum unless it has...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-09-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

LOL, don't worry about your forgetfulness, I'm way worse. I can't even always remember my own stuff let alone somebody else's. I appreciate your patience.

Yes, that assessment of the bucking...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-09-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Sorry, I forgot to mention again (I know it gets confusing in here) that my EGR currently has manifold vacuum. (Edit: But I see what you're saying; manifold vacuum EGR is recent, while the high idle...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-08-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Today I had the patience, time, weather, and equipment to knock a few things off my list...

Ignition coil test results
Test 1: Resistance across main terminals - 1.8 ohms (Manuals say it should...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-29-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I'm pretty sure that no matter where I hook up the vacuum gauge, when it's bucking the gauge jumps all over the place, from vacuum into pressure, etc...except when it's hooked up to that check valve...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-27-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

So, I managed to do a few things from my to-do list, now that the rain has stopped long enough for the dry spell to coincide with my availability.

This is just an update, I still have a long list...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-22-2011, 03:37 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I'm not too worried about the proper spec. I'd prefer to just get it as low as I'm comfortable with.

So the weather is nice but I'm still busy. I spent much of yesterday at the junkyard. As...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-20-2011, 04:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I still haven't worked on it (same reasons - mainly weather and time). However, I'm halfway through my second tank of 93 octane fuel. On 93 my spark knock certainly seems reduced.

I've also...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-17-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Weather, time, and money have kept me from working on this more. However, I had a thought...

Chilton has this to say about firing orders:


What are the chances that something like that...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I don't blame you for being confused. I may have never clearly posted about it.

Condition of the car before I began monkeying around: Manifold vacuum from the carburetor -> {not sure, maybe a...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I want to take a moment to thank Erik and everybody else who is still reading this thread. Your expertise, thought, and time means a lot to me. I know it must get frustrating when the thread goes in...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I'm pretty sure that ported vacuum never goes higher than manifold, right?

My spark knock only comes when my vacuum advance is behind a check valve, causing advance even when there shouldn't be...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Ok, I'm more sure of what the thingy is now. It's very similar to a DS-VMV but is actually a SAVM. See my detailed post:
https://www.gassavers.org/showpost.php?p=160753&postcount=6

It provides 7...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Even with the factory service manual I can't tell for sure that a manual trans model of my car ever existed outside of the sales brochure. I am pretty sure it was never offered with my engine either...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-13-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Not thorough enough! You and others provided plenty of other things I need to check, and eventually I will.

I never did rebuild the carb. I will probably do that. I hate to invest in it when I'd...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-12-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

I had the day off from work today and perfect weather. I worked about 10 hours. Here's some of the things I did that are relevant to this thread...

Checked power brakes to see if they still held...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-11-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Ok, I reviewed the thread and made a list of dozens of things to consider or try, including a 17 item short list.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-10-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

The intake backfire is what I originally thought was going on. A couple times I think I've made it happen in the yard with the air cleaner off and seen flames or smoke come up through the carburetor....
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-10-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

A couple random observations:
- When the skipping/bucking is most severe, the vacuum gauge can jump into pressure as high as 5psi
- Gauge jumps as high as 5psi pressure sometimes when dieseling...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 05-10-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,161
Posted By theholycow
Re: Read my spark plug...

Tried it. No luck. It's not a sticking throttle cable. It was in exactly the same position, almost but not quite touching the A/C throttle solenoid. Obviously I'd still need to check the butterflies...
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