Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration
Yesterday I changed the plug wires from resistor to solid core. It made a significant difference in the way it ran. Cleared the stumbling 90%. I compared the old distributor cap with the new modern cap. They are virtually identical. I checked for air leaks around the intake manifold. That’s all good. I used the unlit propane torch method. I did put an extension on the carb intake to make sure I wasn’t sucking any propane into the carb. Today I’m going to remove the fuel filter and check the timing with a timing light. I did a vacuum gauge check and the gauge reads between 18-21 inches of vacuum. A little bouncy! I still can’t get it to idle low enough. That causes gear shifting problems. A low enough idle causes it to want to die when coming to a stop. More testing to come. I may have to take the plunge and buy a new carb.
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