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08-22-2015, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
The problem is as follows. 1929 with lots of miles still running with original wiring. Engine at idle, spark up, remove #1 spark plug connector from the distributor and the engine speeds up , make contact back to the cap and the engine slows down. Any thoughts? The head is off and shows no blown gasket between 1 & 2.
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08-22-2015, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
i would have liked to have seen some more diagnostics done before exploratory surgery
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08-22-2015, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
Did you try the same test with any of the other plugs/cylinders?
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08-22-2015, 02:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
yes they were normal
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08-22-2015, 02:57 PM | #5 |
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08-22-2015, 03:11 PM | #6 |
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ck for a vacuum leak at the intake manifold switch the spark plugs around ck for proper spark intensity to all the cylinders which gives you an indication of a secondary issue to name a few when you remove a plug connector off a running motor the connector should be grounded so the spark does not back up into the dist body which can play hell with the other cylinders. i like to do it by grounding it with a screwdriver to the head Last edited by Mitch//pa; 08-22-2015 at 03:47 PM. |
08-22-2015, 03:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
My guess- Arcing inside the distributor body (the bakelite housing with the 4 terminals across the top) between contact #1 and #2.
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08-22-2015, 08:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
You can check number one intake valve, clearance & seat as long as you're in there.
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08-22-2015, 08:55 PM | #9 | |
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As Mitch said, more test should have been done before removing the head. Also, as Mitch said, you should use a screwdriver to ground out the plug, and never leave the coil high voltage with no place to go. |
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08-23-2015, 01:05 AM | #10 | |
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As for leaving the coil with nowhere to discharge... That is how I test them for internal arcing or dielectric breakdown. |
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08-23-2015, 01:10 AM | #11 |
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Re: Engine slows when #1 is hooked up
My first thought was a bad plug.
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