Re: still won't idle

[Sonny8oy@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/2/98 10:09:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time, zoofye@micron.net
writes:

>  if someone else built the motor, it may need to be a TDC when idling
instead of 
>  5*BTDC.
stock engine (158k)


>  Are you getting any exhaust backfire when it is this hot?
no

>  How long since the last valve adjustment?
due shortly

>  Do you have awesome power until the over-heat?(sign of too much advance)
not awesome: it runs fine on the highway, even if it's 100 deg.  just wants to
die when i'm stopped at lights.  

>  You might also want to check your dizzy to see if it is advancing properly.
i know the vacuum advance is ok

thanks,  sonny

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