September 17, 2024Sep 17 comment_669368 Hasn't #4 plug been an issue from the start? If mine I would pull the head. Need to check the valve guides on the cylinder. On occasion (although very few) a guide have been found to be cracked right at the head. I had a E31 head with a cracked guide and the plug looked just like that. If they replaced the guides when the head was rebuilt, they can break one if not careful. Was the valve seal replacement a head off replacement or head on replacement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 comment_669369 Were the guides and seats replaced during the build to handle unleaded fuel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669370 14 minutes ago, gundee said: Hasn't #4 plug been an issue from the start? If mine I would pull the head. Need to check the valve guides on the cylinder. On occasion (although very few) a guide have been found to be cracked right at the head. I had a E31 head with a cracked guide and the plug looked just like that. If they replaced the guides when the head was rebuilt, they can break one if not careful. Was the valve seal replacement a head off replacement or head on replacement. The thing here is that i do not want to open the head until i have all the seals, guides, valves, etc. I bought this car with the specifications i sent previously. I have never open the head. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 comment_669372 You are not going to uncover anything until the head is removed IMO. If you don’t have a competent machine shop in Panama I’m sure there’s a member on the forum that can recommend a shop here in the states closer to you where it can be disassembled and diagnosed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669397 9 hours ago, Patcon said: It's cheaper to try a new ignition system! How do you conclude its the dizzy? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 comment_669402 You have messed with everything but the major components of the ignition system. I would swap it out before I tore the engine down. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669404 Let me see where i can find a rebuilt single distributor. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669405 53 minutes ago, Patcon said: You have messed with everything but the major components of the ignition system. I would swap it out before I tore the engine down. Will this one work? Remember im using the pertronix module and coil. https://zcardepot.com/products/electronic-distributer-new-complete-l6-240z-260z-280z-280zx Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 comment_669408 Yes, that should work. I don't believe you will need the pertronix with that distributor. Which is a good thing IMO Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 comment_669409 That particular distributor is the same one they sell on EBay. Two lead hook up. Red positive side of the coil, black negative . No ballast resistor. Everything is internal and as you can imagine not very well made but will possibly provide hints. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669410 1 hour ago, Yarb said: That particular distributor is the same one they sell on EBay. Two lead hook up. Red positive side of the coil, black negative . No ballast resistor. Everything is internal and as you can imagine not very well made but will possibly provide hints. Can you guys possibly point out which distributor is recommended? I bought a rebuilt one prior to pandemic but after installation it did not turn the engine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 2024Sep 18 Author comment_669411 1 minute ago, jalexquijano said: Can you guys possibly point out which distributor is recommended? I bought a rebuilt one prior to pandemic but after installation it did not turn the engine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=41#findComment-669411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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