Okay, I was going to check timing next. Regarding the Omix distributor, was it just plug and play for you? I remember you mentioning something about this before but now I'm really interested.
EMMA : 1969 Kaiser Jeepster Commando C101
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Okay, I was going to check timing next. Regarding the Omix distributor, was it just plug and play for you? I remember you mentioning something about this before but now I'm really interested.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Okay, I was going to check timing next. Regarding the Omix distributor, was it just plug and play for you? I remember you mentioning something about this before but now I'm really interested.
Basically, just drop it in, wire it to the coil, find top dead center and time it.
Very simple but made a big difference. It was cost effective for me. My vacuum advance chamber was frozen, it was at least $100 to order a new one. I picked up the omix distributor with new vaccum chamber on it for $150 on Amazon.
Thanks! Emma is the only Jeep in the stable that isn't running up to full snuff. I'd really like to get her running reliably by summer :yup:
Well damn! I guess I need to look into this and see if they have something for the Dauntless.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Ok, there company's that make internal conversion kits of it's something you are interested in.
I would check out the advance and see if the arms moving, that's a good starting point.
Yeah, definitely interested and would appreciate any info you might have for them. Thanks!
Thanks. This is definitely where I start.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Cool, thanks! I started looking at the PerTronix Ignitor II and saw one person saying how it didn't fit well with a Buick 350. From what I understand, the 225 is essentially the same thing only without 2 cylinders. Needless to say, I didn't know if this would be an issue but, I might be willing to give it a try anyway.
EDIT: might just go with the regular PerTronix. Again, thanks for the info.
Well, today was a bust. Check my timing and it was dead on at 5 deg at 650 rpm.
Went down to Summit and picked up a Pertronix 1162A kit and while it should have been exactly what I needed, Emma apparently has a different Delco distributor. From the look of things, It's a Delco Remy that you'd normally find on a V8 like an AMC 360 but the cap is clearly for a 6-cyl. The main issue is that the rotor set up is totally different.
What's underneath the rotor.
Won't be able to install the ignition adapter plate onto the breaker plate with this setup.
The Pertronix kit I think I need is a 1181 which is for Delco Remy kit. Guess I'll be going back to Summit.
Went down to Summit and picked up a Pertronix 1162A kit and while it should have been exactly what I needed, Emma apparently has a different Delco distributor. From the look of things, It's a Delco Remy that you'd normally find on a V8 like an AMC 360 but the cap is clearly for a 6-cyl. The main issue is that the rotor set up is totally different.
What's underneath the rotor.
Won't be able to install the ignition adapter plate onto the breaker plate with this setup.
The Pertronix kit I think I need is a 1181 which is for Delco Remy kit. Guess I'll be going back to Summit.
JeepFan
Hooked
They sure don't make'em like they used to. I miss the good old days.
Would love to work on Emma...
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Well summits close anyway! I also have to it a part 3 times before it's the right one.
That's normal on an old jeep!
That's normal on an old jeep!
Sadly, no they don't and I really think you would enjoy working on Emma. It's like therapy for me :crazyeyes:
LOL!! Ain't that the damn truth!!
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Were you able to test the vacuum advance?
Fwiw
On my FC I have to remove the Vac line to the vac advance to check the timing. It'll show more timing than what's really there if it's connected.
WJCO
Meme King
Did the issue start after you lowered the idle speed? I was going to suggest raising the idle speed 100rpm or so and rechecking it to see if problem still occurs. It almost sounds like too little fuel, when you punch it from a stop, the open throttle leans it out and it stalls. You could richen the idle mixture too and see if that changes the issue. I'm just thinking if the issue only occurs when punching it from idle in gear (with a load), it could be in the idle circuit. Also does it only occur on hills, like a float issue? Or even a flat grade?
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Good thoughts, I was assuming since it was a new carb it should be close.
WJCO
Meme King
Good words. A lot of the advances are like that.
No, I don't have a testing pump but I think I'll pick one up today while I'm out and about. I guess I just got eager to switch out the points.
As Chris pointed out, the problem was always there and I had originally assumed it was an accelerator pump problem. I installed a new carb and that helped all kinds of things but the killing of the motor when stepping on the gas hard from a complete stop is still there. This problem occurs on flat ground. Could still be a fuel issue but so far, it doesn't seem like it. Just trying to address one thing at a time so that I know what fixes it