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svenskasvan
New member
Username: svenskasvan
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 03:07 am: | 
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I have a Palmer 60 in my Columbia 28. I recently removed the alternator, coil, distributor, fuel pump and wiring and repainted the engine block. Prior to doing this the engine ran great under all circumstances. Since replacing all the components it starts great idles perfectly at 800 rpm and accelerates and runs great up to 3000 rpm, just like it used to, as long as it is not under load. When the transmission is engaged - in reverse it will max out at 2000 rpm and when in forward it max's out at 1800 rpm. It doesn't cut out but just will not rev any higher. No changes were made to the carb or point settings. I am perplexed as to what could be causing the poor performance under load. |
richardday
Senior Member
Username: richardday
Post Number: 402
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 09:07 am: |
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Check the plug firing order would be my first thought. |
robert_ray
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Username: robert_ray
Post Number: 9
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 09:23 am: |
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I can help and we are close to each other. call me at work 707-258-6020 x 608
Robert Ray |
eddie
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Username: eddie
Post Number: 59
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 09:45 am: |
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The timing whent off when you removed the disrtibutor. Reset the timing. Check point gap (dwell ). |
robert_ray
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Username: robert_ray
Post Number: 11
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 03:03 pm: |
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I've done this many times on various motors so I can walk you thru it. |
robert_ray
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Username: robert_ray
Post Number: 12
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 03:13 pm: |
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I thot more about it Doug and it obviously sounds like the timing is to advanced causing the ping and power loss, essentially you're firing before both valves are closed. Try retarding the distributor a little. |
svenskasvan
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Username: svenskasvan
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 04:55 pm: |
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Thanks Richard, Eddie and Robert - Robert I will be down at the boat tomorrow and will re-set everything like we spoke of this morning. I will try to advance it first and then if that doesn't work I will start at the begining and double check all the settings. I will let you know what happens. Thanks for your help.
Doug |
robert_ray
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Username: robert_ray
Post Number: 13
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 01:00 am: |
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call my cell and I'll help 707-312-1774 |
svenskasvan
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Username: svenskasvan
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 12:54 pm: |
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I went ahead and replaced the points, cap, and rotor. Set the points and repositioned the distributor - I had origionally set the distrubutor in place as though it was a counter clockwise rotation so the points were off by about 15 degrees. Runs great now though it does ping a little if I try to run it full throttle in gear. Thanks for the help.
Doug |
richardday
Senior Member
Username: richardday
Post Number: 404
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 08:08 pm: |
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There are posts that state how to set the timing correctly. I would take a look at them and see if you have not set the timing too far advanced. |
robert_ray
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Username: robert_ray
Post Number: 15
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 10:03 am: |
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good for you doug....... |
eddie
Senior Member
Username: eddie
Post Number: 63
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 02:10 pm: |
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If it is pinging the timing is too far advanced. Back the distributor until the pinging stops. Then it should be just right. |
solarrog
Senior Member
Username: solarrog
Post Number: 161
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 02:20 pm: |
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>I have also seen them ping when they are over heating This is just before they seize up. Pinging is the warning you get before expensive happens, Take the time to check it over now. Roger on the west coast |
