Recent content by Chesterspal

I think I have it, now. More to do with points and plug gap than initial carb settings. For this engine… Points: .022 Plug: .023 Got me running strong. Fine tune as needed. Then, I’ll install a virgin Autolite 216 plug.

And the correct way to set the carb up on this engine?? What about setting points vs tach reading?

One to ignition switch another appears goes to starter motor solenoid, factory wiring. You want me to cut that lead ?

Tell me how to set up this carb correctly. Am I right, the screw angled to the right is idle. Out enriched, tighten leans? Reverse with the center main jet adjust, correct? Can I start by turning main way out so has no affect to get idle set up first? If not, what is method? BTW: will these...

This is an H10C, what manual calls for. Yes, I clean after each attempt with soft wire brush.

Yes, replaced the condenser, too. New coil… no difference 🫤 By the way I forgot to mention… I got a constant blackened plug. I cannot get this thing to run lean no matter what I do. The original ignition wire measure 10,000 ohms so I thought by using a solid copper core wire that was going...

At my wits end with this engine. Three weeks and still the same issues. Cannot keep it running w/o misfires, backfires, loss of power, stalling out. I’m usually pretty good (with my machines) but this one has me stumped. What I’ve replaced: Carb Points Spark plug Ignition wire (w/solid copper...