It runs better but no definitive answer to what the problem was.
Compared to my H, the 350 flows 25% more fuel through the carb in the same amount of time. The H must suck fuel out of the tank when it is working. I checked the fuel level with an open ended tube stuck over the drain fitting. When I opened the throttle it would suck air into the bowl through the tube and run just as poorly as the 350. Back to the ignition side.
The problem started last summer, it wouldn't idle once is was warmed up and would not restart once it died. Eventually it got so it would hardly idle and wouldn't take any throttle. Bad coil ? Subbed a coil from a good running car, same problem. I replaced the plug wires, plugs, cap, rotor, condenser, points (did look burnt but weren't that old), each in turn and nothing ever made a difference. Finally got the bright idea to 'look' at the spark with my timing light. Sure enough it was dropping out. Reinstalled the old coil and it runs fine, even idles when warm. Tomorrow I'm going to plow with it and see how it acts.
Greg
Compared to my H, the 350 flows 25% more fuel through the carb in the same amount of time. The H must suck fuel out of the tank when it is working. I checked the fuel level with an open ended tube stuck over the drain fitting. When I opened the throttle it would suck air into the bowl through the tube and run just as poorly as the 350. Back to the ignition side.
The problem started last summer, it wouldn't idle once is was warmed up and would not restart once it died. Eventually it got so it would hardly idle and wouldn't take any throttle. Bad coil ? Subbed a coil from a good running car, same problem. I replaced the plug wires, plugs, cap, rotor, condenser, points (did look burnt but weren't that old), each in turn and nothing ever made a difference. Finally got the bright idea to 'look' at the spark with my timing light. Sure enough it was dropping out. Reinstalled the old coil and it runs fine, even idles when warm. Tomorrow I'm going to plow with it and see how it acts.
Greg