Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwillia
I will search Old Henry's block flushing method and try that.
I pulled the radiator last night and will take it to the shop this morning.
I have also wondered if timing was an issue leading to this problem. How do I know if the dist. is advancing? I'll admit I am very ignorant when it comes to timing and advance.
The reason I have wondered about timing is that at idle, I get a consistent "pop" from the exhaust and it is especially pronounced while shifting between 1st and 2nd when the clutch is pressed and the load is removed from the engine. Could these two things be related?
By the way, you guys are great! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
|
Your not really showing any signs of overheating, so most likely not the issue. There is an adjust on the side of the distributor, but it is somewhat trial and error unless you establish a timing mark to check it against.
The timing is also controlled by the points being set correctly.