Re: [T3] running on 2 cylinders

["Steven Ayres" <comwest@att.net>]

I have to reel back on this one and start over. Something's been missed.
Tell me if I've got all this right:

* The engine starts and idles, the car will move, but power is low.
* After warmup you find that the left head is still cold.
    (inference: left side not firing)
* Results are the same with the air cleaner off, and you can see airflow
through the left carb.
    (air/fuel path not blocked)
* Compression tests OK
    (valves OK)
* You can tweak the linkage and see fuel flowing in the left carb.
    (fuel present in carb and cylinders)
* You're *sure* your spark plug wires are correctly routed.
* Timing light indicates discharge via all wires.
    (ignition/distributor OK)
* Spark plugs all look reasonably OK, not fouled.
    (spark probably present and on time)

If all this is true, you've got a real stumper here.

Remind me, I've forgotten -- was the car running OK before? What were the
circumstances of the change in performance?

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 KG1600

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