March 10, 20232 yr comment_651218 I agree it doesn't seem to be oil fouled. I still think it's ignition related. I would replace the whole ignition. Even if just to diagnose. A leakdown test would be good too, because it would tend to rule out a compression or valve sealing issue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 10, 20232 yr Author comment_651219 Ok. Once again the valve seals for cylinder 4 were changed last year. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 10, 20232 yr comment_651220 38 minutes ago, Patcon said: I agree it doesn't seem to be oil fouled. I still think it's ignition related. I would replace the whole ignition. Even if just to diagnose. A leakdown test would be good too, because it would tend to rule out a compression or valve sealing issue Yeah, I've still got that gut feeling that the problem lies between the rotor and the sparkplugs. We know all the components are quality products but the connections are what I'd like to confirm. That cheap inline spark tester in post #152 would be a definitive test. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr comment_651228 4 hours ago, Mark Maras said: Yeah, I've still got that gut feeling that the problem lies between the rotor and the sparkplugs. We know all the components are quality products but the connections are what I'd like to confirm. That cheap inline spark tester in post #152 would be a definitive test. I would replace it all for expediency. Dizzy to plugs. Once you know it's ignition related you can locate the exact cause by using sections of the substituted system Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr Author comment_651234 On 3/8/2023 at 9:37 AM, emccallum said: After knowing you have good compression, I would be looking at ignition. I know you dont want to go there, but this simple tool may give some insight as to the offending cylinder. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-20610-Inline-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STSC6?th=1 I have that tool and another used remanufactured distributor. Last time i tried to install it the engine did not crank. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr comment_651248 9 hours ago, jalexquijano said: the engine did not crank. Ofcourse you mean: the engine didn't start. cranking is when the engine turns with the help of the startermotor.. Or "is i" stupido? tell me i'm not offended You checked the ignition by using the (very) old one that ones was replaced? it wasn't replaced for nothing.. Get yourself a complete set for the ignition, loan one or buy one, a loaned one of a perfect working car would be best as you now can be sure it is a good one! ( a old laurel or other 2400cc car can get you one..) maybe someone on your local market can help you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr Author comment_651254 Your assumption is correct. Tried starting the engine back then and it did not start. Sorry for expressing myself incorrectly. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr Author comment_651257 2 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said: Ofcourse you mean: the engine didn't start. cranking is when the engine turns with the help of the startermotor.. Or "is i" stupido? tell me i'm not offended You checked the ignition by using the (very) old one that ones was replaced? it wasn't replaced for nothing.. Get yourself a complete set for the ignition, loan one or buy one, a loaned one of a perfect working car would be best as you now can be sure it is a good one! ( a old laurel or other 2400cc car can get you one..) maybe someone on your local market can help you. I found this old one remanufactured i bought on ebay 6 years ago Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 20232 yr comment_651259 12 hours ago, jalexquijano said: I have that tool and another used remanufactured distributor. Last time i tried to install it the engine did not crank. @jalexquijano Have you tried the spark tester recently without a different distributor? Plug the tester into each spark plug and see if there's a poor spark on #4. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 20232 yr Author comment_651301 On 3/11/2023 at 9:21 AM, Mark Maras said: @jalexquijano Have you tried the spark tester recently without a different distributor? Plug the tester into each spark plug and see if there's a poor spark on #4. Here is the video spark plug 4 20230312_125456.mp4 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 20232 yr comment_651313 Thanks for the video. Do the other plugs show the same intermittent spark? I'm betting no. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 20232 yr comment_651321 On 3/11/2023 at 7:51 AM, jalexquijano said: I found this old one remanufactured i bought on ebay 6 years ago That thing looks like junk IMO. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=14#findComment-651321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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