1974 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - Restoration is a strong word
I pulled the distributor this morning so I could adjust the bolt underneath so I could get slightly more rotation to set timing. I was maxed out and getting about 4 degrees BTDC. While I was in there, I checked the vacuum advance, which was dead. Then I pulled all the plugs to remove the crush washers. Number one was damaged. The ceramic around the electrode had broken off somehow. A quick trip to AutoZone on my e-bike and I had a replacement. The vacuum advance will be available later today, but that might have to wait since I plan to drive about 90 minutes north to get 14" steel wheels for the rear of the car.
The rear bumper is back on, and the license plate light worked out grea. The only change I might make is switching to stainless steel bolts with a lower profile. No biggie though.
I pulled the distributor this morning so I could adjust the bolt underneath so I could get slightly more rotation to set timing. I was maxed out and getting about 4 degrees BTDC. While I was in there, I checked the vacuum advance, which was dead. Then I pulled all the plugs to remove the crush washers. Number one was damaged. The ceramic around the electrode had broken off somehow. A quick trip to AutoZone on my e-bike and I had a replacement. The vacuum advance will be available later today, but that might have to wait since I plan to drive about 90 minutes north to get 14" steel wheels for the rear of the car.
The rear bumper is back on, and the license plate light worked out grea. The only change I might make is switching to stainless steel bolts with a lower profile. No biggie though.