I replaced my points a few months ago and replaced them again last week - perhaps they just needed to be gapped, but I had a new spare around and threw them in... Yes, it's time for an electronic ignition - but that's not my problem.
Since the new points were installed last week, I've noticed an engine rattle when the engine is accelerating under load - think 3rd or 4th gear going up a hill, or 2nd gear rolling through a light and accelerating... it sounds like a diesel, and once the rpm's kick up higher, the noise / rattle disappears. I'm inclined to call it dieseling, but I know it's not that. There is no vibration and no other indicators of something else being wrong.
The timing of when I replaced the points and when this noise started occuring leads me to believe they are all connected. I should probably just order the electronic ignition now and not waste everyone's time trying to figure this out - but since I'm down the road anyway, anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Kevin
Since the new points were installed last week, I've noticed an engine rattle when the engine is accelerating under load - think 3rd or 4th gear going up a hill, or 2nd gear rolling through a light and accelerating... it sounds like a diesel, and once the rpm's kick up higher, the noise / rattle disappears. I'm inclined to call it dieseling, but I know it's not that. There is no vibration and no other indicators of something else being wrong.
The timing of when I replaced the points and when this noise started occuring leads me to believe they are all connected. I should probably just order the electronic ignition now and not waste everyone's time trying to figure this out - but since I'm down the road anyway, anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Kevin
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