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Plug wires,,1550

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SJ

10-05-2005 09:55:09




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I installed new points,condenser,cap,rotor.Seems it runs worse than it did.So I thought maybey I crossed some wires.Looked in manual wire diagram and installed wires like on diagram,now it wont start at all.Also forgot to shut off key after getting points on high side ,arced on me when gapping points,could I of damaged something here?
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Stan




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oliveratheart

10-06-2005 14:03:55




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to SJ, 10-05-2005 09:55:09  
you probably have a bad condenser same thing happen with a new one from the dealer to me on a 88 put the old in and it purs like a kitten



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Bison

10-05-2005 10:30:09




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to SJ, 10-05-2005 09:55:09  
Find tdc on #1 piston,check rotation direction of rotor,terminal it point at is #1 spark wire.
hook rest of wires up as per manual.
make sure tdc is in compresion stroke.
you may have to check timing also. you can use a piece of wire in the sparkplug hole to find tdc.



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SJ

10-05-2005 14:28:32




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to Bison, 10-05-2005 10:30:09  
Thanks Bison got the wires right.Still cuttin out under load on me though.Ill try blowin out fuel line and get a new filter. If that dont work anyone have any more suggestions.
Thanks Stan



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RockinB

10-06-2005 06:08:14




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to SJ, 10-05-2005 14:28:32  
The vacuum advance on those distributors can go bad. I replaced the one on my1550 with a Mallory that has centrifical advance, problem solved.



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bison

10-05-2005 22:12:08




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to SJ, 10-05-2005 14:28:32  
check points gap again,some engines are finnicky about that. cutting out under load , sounds like she is not getting enough fuel.



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old dude

10-06-2005 06:29:28




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to bison, 10-05-2005 22:12:08  
I agree with Bison run through the ignition again for peace of mind you might find some thing outa wack. take your time.next does your trouble start after she warms up? most 1550 gassers I"ve been around including mine. have a nasty habit of boiling of fuel in the line seems the fuel line is in the magical area of the exhast manifold --light sheilding will stop this. if you still got problems we might want to look at the carb. my 2 cents. old dude

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SJ

10-06-2005 14:31:47




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to old dude, 10-06-2005 06:29:28  
Old Dude? What would I sheild fuel line with?Would line be very hot to the touch if this was problem? Yes it does get worse hotter the motor is.It didnt get as hot at the guage after I blew out radiator and screen though,the gauge is reading just before the danger zone.Takes awhile to get there though.
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Stan



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old dude

10-07-2005 06:32:16




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 Re: Plug wires,,1550 in reply to SJ, 10-06-2005 14:31:47  
Stan,some guys simply wire a long strip of tin bent length ways at a slight vee shape to the fuel line nearest the manifold. I wrapped mine with header insulation -can find it at most speed shops. the fuel line won"t be so hot that you get a blister touching it-remeber you have a constant supply of cooler fuel coming through it. it does"nt take many bubbles in the line to set up short vapor locks. next we might want to look at the carb -float and needle valve.
old dude

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