July 5, 201311 yr comment_426919 If the distributor is one tooth of, it should still idle and run.. or was it not assembled properly ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46324-engine-will-only-run-above-4000-rpm-carbs-or-timing/?&page=15#findComment-426919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 25, 201311 yr comment_432374 Hey Chris, I got your SU's on, but now I have the same problem , won't even start, we are working on it. Think it's ignition problem like you had. Can't be the carbs. I noticed the front pulley with the ignition mark the key was missing.. ( see my thread ). Changed the condensator earlier and it fired up, but next day won't start again and condensator seems fried ? What fries condensators? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46324-engine-will-only-run-above-4000-rpm-carbs-or-timing/?&page=15#findComment-432374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 25, 201311 yr comment_432389 Condensers (capacitors) can short-outwhen a voltage that exceeds their maximum working voltage is applied across them. Edited September 25, 201311 yr by PastorMike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46324-engine-will-only-run-above-4000-rpm-carbs-or-timing/?&page=15#findComment-432389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 28, 201311 yr comment_432580 Got it fixed.. it was the breaker points that wore in to fast, because of missing lube on the cam... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46324-engine-will-only-run-above-4000-rpm-carbs-or-timing/?&page=15#findComment-432580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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