swamp2
Well-known Member
So, after putting it aside for months, I've returned to working on my '69 350. It's driving me nuts! Left side runs well, right side starts and idles ok, but revving it and putting any load on it - right side starts breaking up and missing. I've done all the normal tune up stuff a couple times. New points, condensors, coils, set point gaps and static timing, lube auto advance, cleaned carbs, set floats, replaced diaphragms, set valves, compression check (very good and same on both sides). The bike sat for 40 years, and although the odometer only reads 3,xxx miles, the cosmetics of the bike (it has patina in spades) might suggest otherwise - I know virtually nothing of it's history. The plug is getting wet so I don't think it's a fuel delivery problem, certainly feels like ignition. But spark looks great, not seeing any significant arcing at the points. Watching a timing light blink while the engine is running doesn't look like the sparking is getting erratic.
Anyway, I'm throwing this out partly to vent my frustration, but also hoping for a pearl of wisdom or 2, if anybody has some to share.
Steve
Anyway, I'm throwing this out partly to vent my frustration, but also hoping for a pearl of wisdom or 2, if anybody has some to share.
Steve