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From: DJ_SLIK_GARLAND on 9 Feb 2010 22:01
On Feb 6, 10:54 pm, ben91932 <benteac...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 2, 9:38 pm, DJ_SLIK_GARL...(a)yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > Will not stay runningsounds like there is a heavy miss. New spark
> > plugs (NGK) and alternator. I pulled a spark plug and looked black and
> > smelled like fuel. I need to adjust the rocker arms because I hear a
> > tap from the valve cover. Any information would be helpfully.
>
> Does the oil smell like fuel?
> AAP diaphragm in carb is common fault...

is this only in carburator systems? im running an EFI system
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 10 Feb 2010 00:20
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:05 -0800, DJ_SLIK_GARLAND wrote:

> On Feb 6, 1:54 pm, klu...(a)panix.com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
>> DJ_SLIK_GARLAND  <DJ_SLIK_GARL...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >yes they all look the same, i have yet to obtain a compression gauge, i
>> >didnt see any vacuum leaks upon visual inspection nor did i hear
>> >anything but i will double check, timing i have not yet looked at,
>>
>> I'd check compression first.  Did the problem happen slowly or
>> suddenly?
>>
>> >it is possible the O2 sensor is out therefore causing the computer to
>> >dump more fuel into the compression chamber therefore flooding the
>> >system causing it to miss or not turn over?
>>
>> I doubt it could cause that severe a problem, but disconnect it and see
>> what happens.  If the engine runs much better with the sensor
>> disconnected, the sensor is a problem.
>>
>> But I don't think the sensor is the issue, it's more likely to be timing
>> or air.  It's easy enough to rule out, though. --scott
>>
>> --
>> "C'est un Nagra.  C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
>
> ok what i have done so far is installed a new O2 sensor and seems to run a
> little better but still rough idk if the computer needs to relearn or
> what. As far as the hard start i am in the process of testing the voltage
> from the ignition coil but i must ask do i need to have KOEO and have the
> black lead on ground and positive where the ignition coil wire comes out?
> I have the specs on how much it should read also where is the connector or
> wires i need to test for the primary side? Also do you no the specs for
> rocker arm adjustment? i looked in a hanes manual and i think it is
> .0008-.0024 (intake) and . 0012-.0028(exhaust) i just need some
> clarification. Once i am able to get rid of the rocker arm play i can
> listen and do some more tests.


No vacuum or intake leaks?

Checked the timing?


From: ben91932 on 11 Feb 2010 17:59

> > Does the oil smell like fuel?
> > AAP diaphragm in carb is common fault...
>
> is this only in carburator systems? im running an EFI system

Carb only.. sorry
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