In Reply to: Distributor or Governor posted by Frank in VT on January 30, 2014 at 20:37:32:
It could be the governor, but it could also be the timing advance weights.
It's easier to check the weights; just put a light on it & see if it advances correctly.
Make 3 marks w/ chalk or white paint on the flywheel:
4*
10*
17*
Start the engine.
At idle, (500 rpms or less) the light should flash & the marker should line up exactly at 4* if you did the static timing correctly.
If not, loosen the distributor & turn it until the marks line up. It should take very little adjustment.
Once you've got that done, increase the engine speed to 1200 rpms. The light should flash & the marker should line up w/ the 10* mark. Then, increase the rpms to 2000 & look for the marker to align w/ the 17* mark.
Close counts on the advanced timing. A degree or 2 either way is ok. But, no movement or 5* or more off means you have an advance weight problem.
If the weights are ok, move on to the governor.
Check out the adjustment in the I&T manual. That says it better than I can!
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