2nd last cylinder doesn't receive spark - Solved

[Matt Colie]

Peer found a problem with the magnet ring part of the Pertronix.

Matt
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[p o schmidt]

In the end, three Magnets we're lost, resulting in a fuel Economy of around 2km/l... Nö it Gas a füll Set of Magnets and rund Like it should. Very happy

Am 14. Oktober 2017 19:33:51 MESZ schrieb Matt Colie :
>Peer found a problem with the magnet ring part of the Pertronix.
>
>Matt
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[peer oliver schmidt]

P O Schmidt schrieb/wrote
> Nö it Gas a füll Set of Magnets and rund Like it should.

Autocorrect ftw....

Now it has a full set of magnets and runs like it should.

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'76a Eleganza II 26', VA
'73 Sequoia 23', Germany, SH

 

[jim miller]

> Now it has a full set of magnets and runs like it should.

Please elaborate on what happened to the magnets in the ring as presumably they were in there originally. Did you find them inside the housing? IIRC they are captive in the plastic ring underneath clear tape, did this tape fail in some way?

Thanks,
Jim

Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH

 

[cesar carrasco]

I just bought 73 glacier for a very low price. From what I can tell and
compared to my 73 sequoia it is all original. It started and ran strong
but I did notice that the distributor cap seems to be loose when I move it
with my hand, is this normal?

> > Now it has a full set of magnets and runs like it should.
>
> Please elaborate on what happened to the magnets in the ring as presumably
> they were in there originally. Did you find them inside the housing? IIRC
> they are captive in the plastic ring underneath clear tape, did this tape
> fail in some way?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
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[peer oliver schmidt]

John Lebetski schrieb/wrote
> Hope you changed the oil and filter to get rid of all the fuel wash.
I changed the oil, but was told that the filter isn't that important, so
I didn't. Which was a good thing, cause I only had 5 litres of oil

Jim Miller schrieb/wrote
> Did you find them inside the housing? IIRC they are captive in the > plastic ring underneath clear tape, did this tape fail in some way?
http://possy.de/magnet.jpg show the culprits neatly placed next to each
other at the same place.

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'73 Sequoia 23', Germany, SH

 

[terry1]

3 cylinders misfiring and still got almost 8 MPG...gotta love that big block torque
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Terry Kelpien

ASE Master Technician

73 Glacier 260

Smithfield, Va.

 

[Matt Colie]

> I just bought 73 glacier for a very low price. From what I can tell and
> compared to my 73 sequoia it is all original. It started and ran strong
> but I did notice that the distributor cap seems to be loose when I move it
> with my hand, is this normal?

Cesar,

Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum...

So, you now have two '73s?? Neat, are they recorded in the registry?

Do us the favor of not hijacking threads. It makes things very difficult for those that might choose to assist you. New topics are cheap. If you
use the reply key in your mail client, your message can easily get stuck in the wrong thread. Some years back, this happened and I had a solution to
the problem, but I did not see it until it was way too late to get him the help he needed. That is a problem on Sunday in New York City.

The distributor cap in held in place by spring loaded hooks. If it is not correctly seated, it will feel loose. It is keyed to only go on one way,
but some of the aftermarket caps don't do that key very well. Some don't seat and others are loose.

If it is an unmolested '73, it might still have the points in the distributor. If it does, trade them out for a Pertronix 1181 - Any Version.

Now that you are here and have a coach, you are a member of a community that is amazing. Because these people like to help, and you are a e-mail
user, you should try to include your real name (I see you are using that), some specifics about the coach (OK is 73, but 23 or 26?) and a geographic
reference. These people like to help, and you have just acquired a couple of thousand brand new old friends. As this community so reminds me of the
watermen of my world, I really like to welcome new owners here much as a new member of that community is welcomed. So,

May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.

Welcome Cesar

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[cesar carrasco]

Thank you Matt, I'll take your advise to heart. Yes, both RV's are now in the Registry. One is a 23' and the other is a 26'.

Thanks again.

Cesar

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>> I just bought 73 glacier for a very low price. From what I can tell and
>> compared to my 73 sequoia it is all original. It started and ran strong
>> but I did notice that the distributor cap seems to be loose when I move it
>> with my hand, is this normal?
>
> Cesar,
>
> Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum...
>
> So, you now have two '73s?? Neat, are they recorded in the registry?
>
> Do us the favor of not hijacking threads. It makes things very difficult for those that might choose to assist you. New topics are cheap. If you
> use the reply key in your mail client, your message can easily get stuck in the wrong thread. Some years back, this happened and I had a solution to
> the problem, but I did not see it until it was way too late to get him the help he needed. That is a problem on Sunday in New York City.
>
> The distributor cap in held in place by spring loaded hooks. If it is not correctly seated, it will feel loose. It is keyed to only go on one way,
> but some of the aftermarket caps don't do that key very well. Some don't seat and others are loose.
>
> If it is an unmolested '73, it might still have the points in the distributor. If it does, trade them out for a Pertronix 1181 - Any Version.
>
> Now that you are here and have a coach, you are a member of a community that is amazing. Because these people like to help, and you are a e-mail
> user, you should try to include your real name (I see you are using that), some specifics about the coach (OK is 73, but 23 or 26?) and a geographic
> reference. These people like to help, and you have just acquired a couple of thousand brand new old friends. As this community so reminds me of the
> watermen of my world, I really like to welcome new owners here much as a new member of that community is welcomed. So,
>
> May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
>
> Welcome Cesar
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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