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by lalkie01
Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark Problem in #1
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Spark Problem in #1

I have tried replacing the spark plug and wire and did a cylinder balance test. Still same problem. Weak or no spark on #d1. Larry
by lalkie01
Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:13 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark Problem in #1
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Spark Problem in #1

I have checked everything listed above with no definite results. The advance plate is bad but does not seem to be grounding. This would affect all the cylinders. I have not seen any damage to wiring. Inside the distributor. I have been planning on replacing the distributor and coil with a stinger un...
by lalkie01
Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark Problem in #1
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Spark Problem in #1

I will look again at all these suggestions. I am probably missing something. Spark plug good on #1. Larry
by lalkie01
Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark Problem in #1
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Spark Problem in #1

Stock ignition. 12 volts at positive coil terminal with jumper wire installed. All the other wires have good spark going thru the resistor wire or using the jumper wire. #1 gets a real weak as soon as the engine starts and sometimes no spark at all. I used one of those spark checkers with the clear ...
by lalkie01
Sat Nov 14, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark Problem in #1
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Spark Problem in #1

I have a 65 Corsa that began missing. It is getting a good spark when the starter is running but does not have spark when the engine starts. I run a wire from the battery to the positive side of the coil and the same thing happens. I could not see anything wrong with the distributor or cap and the #...
by lalkie01
Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:10 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Stinger Distributor
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

Re: Stinger Distributor

Thanks for the help. I will follow the above instructions. Larry
by lalkie01
Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Stinger Distributor
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

Stinger Distributor

I am in the process of installing a Stinger Distributor in my 65 Corsa. I have purchased the linkage adapter for the carburetor and in the process of install 12 volts to the coil. I did not want to run a wire from the ignition switch but planned on tapping on the 8 pin connector on the left side of ...
by lalkie01
Thu Oct 01, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Stinger Distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 878

Re: Stinger Distributor

Thanks I have purchased the proper linkage. Larry
by lalkie01
Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Stinger Distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 878

Stinger Distributor

I have 65 Corsa and am looking at replacing the distributor. Apparently I need a the secondary pivot bracket off a 66 4 carb engine. What exactly does the different 66 secondary pivot bracket do? Does it raise the linkage so it does not interfere. Does it set the linkage father back? I would appreci...
by lalkie01
Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

I ran the car today with the vacuum advance off the distributor and the vacuum line plugged. It had very little surging and ran better at higher rpm's. It appears as if I need to replace the distributor and will probably go with the stinger unit based on the last post by brodie52. There is a lot of ...
by lalkie01
Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:26 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

The plate on the distributor moves easily when the engine is not running. The vacuum canister seems to work well but can't move the plate when suck on it or when the engine sucks on it while connected to the plate. I will continue checking to find the problem. The canister is relatively new. The pla...
by lalkie01
Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

I was able to check my distributor plate today. I could not get it to move while sucking on the vacuum line. I hooked the vacuum line up and increased engine speed and there was no movement. The vacuum at the increased speed was about 12 to 13 pounds. Elevation is 4500 where I live. I pried the vacu...
by lalkie01
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

Thanks again. I really appreciate the information. I hope other can use it too. Larry
by lalkie01
Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:10 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

Will my tach work with the stinger distributor?
by lalkie01
Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

Thanks for all the information. It hope it helps others. I haven't had a chance to check the plate in my distributor. I am now leaning toward a stinger distributor. Thanks Again. Larry
by lalkie01
Fri Jul 24, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3259

Re: Pro Series Distributor

The stinger distributor requires a electronic box outside the the distributor. The pro series does not require an external box. I am thinking about replacing the plate in the distributor but would need to check the distributor to see that it is in good shape. I find it unusual that a distributor wou...

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