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HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 10:43
by limbo
I replaced a worn distributor cap today but may have got my HT leads in the wrong order as I'm getting backfire.
What's the best order for these - I can see 3 length leads - coil is short, but then what?
Ta, limbo (total novice)
Re: HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 10:48
by 1664
From the Club Wiki
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Pe ... ring_order" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 11:57
by limbo
Thanks for the VERY quick reply.
That's great. Sort of getting there. Seems there might be an issue with the carb, as there's still backfire but it's gradual. Think I made a larger mess of an existing problem.
Re: HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 13:04
by limbo
It was the distributor cap - as I thought, but also the idle screw needed a tweak (flat spot issue). Had a 30 minute run and so far so good.
Re: HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 13:05
by Ian Hulley
Looking from above the leads on the left side go straight to the nearest plugs and the ones on the right cross over
Check your cap and rotor arm are seated properly
Ian
Re: HT lead order?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 13:17
by limbo
Ian Hulley wrote:Looking from above the leads on the left side go straight to the nearest plugs and the ones on the right cross over
Check your cap and rotor arm are seated properly
Ian
Yeah. Did that - wasn't the issue. Was wear on the Dist Cap itself and my paranoia in lead order brought me here. Replaced cap, checked order, tweaked idle screw for mix and think I'm good to go.