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And just for fun, this view is part of the reason we moved here... between the pigs and the house is where the shop will go...
Nice!
Up there I think the snow load will collapse a roof?
Up there I think the snow load will collapse a roof?
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More likely 400lb of moose a few time on bumpy roads, but who know??
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Yup, had to lower the weight for the tow up, but the 35s are in the stack by the shed, time, need more time...
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Anyone know the part number for Pertronix for a 1977 2f? The point were not only "messed up" but were on the floor of the pig and incomplete. Yes, i could pull everything for efi, just want to get it running right now though. I keeps seeing parts for up to 75 and 78 plus...
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So my eldest had some time today and installed the Pertronix. Got spark right away, got gas, and eventually got it to run, briefly. As soon as i came off the high revs it died and wouldnt restart. I dont know what the po did to the distributor assembly, but am thinking i have a timing issue. Been a few years since i messed with 2f timing/advance, but i think we'll take some time on that tomorrow, and run a bit of carb cleaner through.
For now, here's a loud barely running 2f
For now, here's a loud barely running 2f
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Trouble shooting, would welcome advice.. at verified tdc the rotor was at about 7:00, pulled, realigned to point at #1 wire, no start. Rotated dizzy back and forth, no luck.
Verified spark, verified bowl had gas, several attempts noted plugs were getting gas (they were wet). Pulling gas straight from jerry can.
Pulled all plugs to let dry out.
Will try a carb cleaner, new plugs and perhaps retry to set dizzy, maybe i am a tooth off (but i dont think so). Will also triple check that i am not 180 degrees off.
Verified spark, verified bowl had gas, several attempts noted plugs were getting gas (they were wet). Pulling gas straight from jerry can.
Pulled all plugs to let dry out.
Will try a carb cleaner, new plugs and perhaps retry to set dizzy, maybe i am a tooth off (but i dont think so). Will also triple check that i am not 180 degrees off.
Run us through how you’re checking that #1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke, and then how your diz is set to that.
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Could be that there were too many cooks under the hood on this, but the instructions were to:
Line up the bb,
Pull plug 1, insert screwdriver to validate top of run,
Pull dizzy,
Reinsert dizzy such that armature lands just before the #1 wire, roughly pointing to cyl 4
Frig with oil pump seating for a bit (two people one pushes down, the other cranking eventually got it to seat)
Tighten dizzy slightly
Wire up, crank, rotate head a bit to see if its just off
2x check spark at plugs, 2x check fuel in bowl, try a bit of direct fuel in carb, put too much in, see wet spark plugs, swear a bit, let it dry for a day
Line up the bb,
Pull plug 1, insert screwdriver to validate top of run,
Pull dizzy,
Reinsert dizzy such that armature lands just before the #1 wire, roughly pointing to cyl 4
Frig with oil pump seating for a bit (two people one pushes down, the other cranking eventually got it to seat)
Tighten dizzy slightly
Wire up, crank, rotate head a bit to see if its just off
2x check spark at plugs, 2x check fuel in bowl, try a bit of direct fuel in carb, put too much in, see wet spark plugs, swear a bit, let it dry for a day
So you’re sure the “BB” is the “BB” and not some other mistaken feature on the flywheel?
Is your valve cover off? Double check that both valves on #1 are closed when #1 is at TDC.
Is your valve cover off? Double check that both valves on #1 are closed when #1 is at TDC.
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Was too many cooks, each one trusting the others work.. one of them i think used a thick screwdriver and just assumed it was tdc since it didnt move.. anyway @scrapdaddy, yes, 180 off purrs better that a 44 year old engine should
Feels good when you figure the problem out! 
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... after getting over feeling stupid for not checking your kids work
I've done that 180 degree trick a couple times myself. 
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So i have been dark for a few months settling in and trying button up the place for winter. No progress on the pigs i am afraid as i am also trying to stow some cash away to build a shop.
Anyway, i have a question on doors, the tops of my obviously swapped fronts are rounded, but my frame is angled. I can source a set that has the vent window, but wondering about fit...
Anyone know the year over year progression on the doors? Blue pig is a 77.
Also, making a note for later here on tacozilla that is at sima... if i dont do a pip top, this looks like a pretty tight design.
Anyway, i have a question on doors, the tops of my obviously swapped fronts are rounded, but my frame is angled. I can source a set that has the vent window, but wondering about fit...
Anyone know the year over year progression on the doors? Blue pig is a 77.
Also, making a note for later here on tacozilla that is at sima... if i dont do a pip top, this looks like a pretty tight design.
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in that Taco it might tip over 
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So do you think an earlier door with a vent window will be ok? I found a guy with a pair. Just want to confirm angles didnt change or anything (like they did on the 40s)