<VV> Ignition weirdness

[hank kaczmarek]

I agree with ron---I find 32 degrees dwell to be optimal.  And the carbs may 
be your problem. Carbs designed to last 10 years max are 50 years old now, 
and sometimes just putting in a kit doesn't do it.  Fully rebuilt carbs with 
new throttle shafts and seals, properly adjusted and synched, cure many 
ills. Rebuilt distributors with new oilite bushings in the point plate cures 
a bunch too.

Hank

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Hinz via VirtualVairs
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 6:48 PM
To: Jeff Wilson ; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re:  Ignition weirdness

I never heard of a 30 degree "dead on" dwell and the '65 shop manual has
31 - 34 degrees dwell for all engines.  I find that 32 degrees works best in
my '66.  I've also found that bad idle and rough running is usually due to
imperfect carburetor balancing.  Spend 90% of your time on the carburetors.
RonH