Re: [MV] M-1-4 question

From: uniquemachine (uniquemachine@air1.net)
Date: Sat Nov 03 2001 - 18:14:53 PST


Does it backfire much?

Jon

>
> >Our M-1-4 is not running well. Engine was rebuilt, has good compression on
> >all 6 cylinders. Carb, Carter BB1, is rebuilt.
> >
> >Problem is it runs OK at idle but has no power. Can't pull itself up a
> >hill. Disconnecting cylinders 1 and 6 has almost no change to RPM at idle
> >but disconnecting 3 or 4 almost kills the engine. There is spark at the
> >plugs on 1 and 6 when disconnected.
> >
> >Truck was modified to downdraft carb before we owned and we haven't
> >converted it back yet.
> >
> >Distributor was in the truck when we got it (ex CA Hwy dept). Has no
> vacuum
> >advance. Plug wires are all new, made as part of wiring kit we got. Solid
> >core wires. Coil is new.
> >
> >Ideas?
> >
> >
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