[ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC motor sputtering and backfiring

[Eric Russell]

David,
Bad timing has done that to me in the past.
Check your manual and check that the timing is correct
for your model.

Eric

--- David Sheuring <rovertcv8 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello 
> 
> Well, I am having a bit off a problem with my 70 TC.
> When I start out from the driveway and give it some
> mild acceleration, the car has a fit, backfiring
> thru
> the carbs and sputtering.
> 
> Now, I do know that there is fuel coming thru the
> pump
> because I have a glass globe so I can see the gas. 
> 
> The spark plugs, wires and coil were replaced a
> couple
> of months ago. I checked the poits and they are at
> .15" and the rotor and cap look good.
> 
> Now, I did remove the original dist. because it had
> where you sent 2 vacuum lines to it. Part of the
> polution control stuff.
> 
> So, what can it be, is the replacement dist. bad, is
> there a massive vauum leak...(I dont hear one) or am
> I
> missing something. So, throw some help this way. I
> would appreciate it very much for your comments.
> 
> Cheers
> David
> 
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