i think i have a fuel problem

[73series88]

what else would cause a weak spark?
i know the points are good everything in the distributor is good
and it has a new lucas coil. does this need special plugs
maybe i need a hotter plug
can anyone recomend a hot plug?
thnaks
aaron

[Jeff Aronson]

If you're using the recommended Champion, NGK or Bosch plugs, you're fine. A weak spark can be caused by bad points, poor gap, or a failing coil.

Can you PM me with a phone number?

Thanks,

Jeff

[73series88]

ok well
pulled the distributor out.
and the new points had worked themselves out of allignment
there seems to be some play in the points assembly
they were still touching but not by much
i assume that could be a problem.
cleaned them up and put it back in
bright white spark.
Now the damm starter just gave up the ghost
if its not one thing its another
i already cleaned the starter out once
im getting sparks down there
Any chance the crappy starter is shorting out inside and drawing too much current keeping the ignition from getting 100%?

[Jeff Aronson]

I don't think so because the starter runs off a different circuit than the ignition system.

I don't quite undersand your statement about "play in the points assembly" or "they were still touching but not by much." The points, of course, should not touch at all. There is a gap of .14 - .16 between them. Sorry if I misunderstood what you wrote.

Usually a starter problem is actually a solenoid problem. What noise is the starter making? Is it just a "click" when you turn the key, or is in grinding and whirring but not engaging?

Jeff

[73series88]

got the new disrtibutor
started on the first turn.
purrs.
i cant believe its running that well
i havent had time to setup the weber
Can anyone tell me where i should set the idle air jet?
it has a stop screw on the side.
its on the left side of the carb facing the air cleaner
im not sure where i should set it to start off.
and how i should adjust it.
ive checked the weber sites and cant find anything on this air jet.
im so psyched.
thanks,
aaron