<VV> Stumble more info

[Harry Yarnell]

The problem with the point plate is the pivot wears; and the ground 
connection gets shaky. The pivot point IS the ground. This wear also will 
change the dwell.
Smoothness isn't the issue, lateral play is. Don't just rotate the plate as 
a test, push it in and out radially. There should be NO play.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Devin" <devin at valleyautomotivesupply.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 9:58 PM
Subject: <VV> Stumble more info


To respond to those who came back with responses, here goes.



I did not replace the point plate.  I checked its movement (smooth) and
reused it.  I was not aware of a ground recommendation.  Where would this
attach?



I never had the VA hooked up until I rebuilt the distributor.  That was how
it was when we bought it and it ran well so I didn’t get around to hooking
it up.



The plug wires were replaced 12000 miles and 2 years ago, the same time a
major tune up and carb rebuild were done.  I have not tested them for
resistance.  It ran fine with 87 octane when we got it.  It was a happy
little car.  Now all it does is piss me off.



The ignition wiring is original.  I haven’t checked it for continuity, but
it looks ok.  I also forgot to mention in my original post that I also
replaced the coil after rebuilding the dist.



Your suggestions have given me more places to hunt for this thing.  I had
planned on pulling the plugs out when I got home tonight but realized when I
got here I left my 13/16 socket with the rubber goodie still in it at work.
It will likely be a few days before I get a chance to do anything with it
again, but I’ll keep everybody up to date as I make progress (or don’t)



Devin


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