Re: [doc] wow...car now runs!!!

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi

Thanx for that but just bought a meter from maplin which does dwell, 
rpm, temperature. nice unit really.

i take it the reading can be done from the diagnostic socket.

Thanx anyway

Regards

Steve




--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, alistair vanstone <pastyman@xxxx> 
wrote:
>
> Hi
>    
>   I have a Gunson's dwell meter that I dont really need anymore,if 
you're interested.
>    
>   Al
>    
>   
> 
> blackaddertoo <blackaddertoo@xxxx> wrote:
>   Hi all
> just to update, went at lunch for 1/2 hours engine work..
> 
> 1/4 turn of the co screw clockwise (rich) and hey prestow car now 
> idles.
> 
> ran for 3-4 minutes, will do more on Saturday.
> 
> so after all this time, was it just the adjustment out? seems 
> strange that a car would be laid up for 12 yearsand with a tweak 
of 
> the screw, hey presto.
> 
> i will buy a dwell meter and look at the lambda system, and let 
the 
> car warm fully before i can claim she runs fully, but at least i'm 
> getting there.
> 
> Next is a wheel refurb (have all tyres now) so trying to work out 
> how to get all four off in a small garage.
> 
> have custom made a fog switch from a window one, drilled and 
fitted 
> a light to it, and have built a latch circuit so push up for on 
and 
> push down for off. will also turn off automatically with ignition 
> off.
> right rear reverse lamp has a red bulb and is now my fog.
> i've got to get her on the road for her 25th birthday.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
> 
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