Ashleyschaeffer Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 Got my motor back in and it's running like complete sh*t and wont idle right. This is extremely vague because I dont even know where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated. Quote
kencombs Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 A little more info plz? What engine, what was done to it, have you set timing and carb idle speed and/or mixture? checked for vacuum leaks? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) I'll add to this, back in, what was the reason for the removal? rebuild or other..what is your state of tune...DO you have the correct ignition components for the distributor in your vehicle...remember just because it is in the car does not necessary mean it is the one that came with the car....tune up components are purchased by the distributor ID tag for best results, not year and model. Further, you need to let us know if 6 or 12 volts as other components of the tune will come into play. Just so many things that we can only guess at without further information as to the specifics of your car/engine. Edited March 27, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Ashleyschaeffer Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Posted March 27, 2019 P-25, 218, original motor, 6v, ran fine and idled fine before being pulled. Replaced mainseal now it runs terrible. Have not messed with timing in anyway. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 out of the engine bay and exposed......it is not at all unlikely to have taken on a bit more moisture and as such your point contact face could be slightly corroded due to this. I would state without reservation that a tune of the first order should be performed. IF you clean your contacts, try to establish the gap electrically by means of a dwell meter as the surfaces are no long smooth and will now have imperfections.....only a dwell meter will get it right on used points...oh you can get it close by feeler gauge and often that will more than suffice...but your coil saturation will not be spot on as per design. Quote
Ashleyschaeffer Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Posted March 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: out of the engine bay and exposed......it is not at all unlikely to have taken on a bit more moisture and as such your point contact face could be slightly corroded due to this. I would state without reservation that a tune of the first order should be performed. IF you clean your contacts, try to establish the gap electrically by means of a dwell meter as the surfaces are no long smooth and will now have imperfections.....only a dwell meter will get it right on used points...oh you can get it close by feeler gauge and often that will more than suffice...but your coil saturation will not be spot on as per design. Will clean the points. Only had the motor out for a day then right back in. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 ensure also you did not crack your distributor cap......look it all over good.... Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 Any vacuum lines that didn't get connected, such as vacuum wipers, or vac advance? Could the fuel line to the pump be loose, or cracked from working with it? Did you have the engine on it's side, or upside down during the rear main seal project? Maybe some debris in the carb dislodged and is now plugging a jet? 1 Quote
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