John S's Journal

Now that I know that the clutch work and all that followed was a success and after a couple of short test drives, I figured it was time to see if I could get it smoothed out. Checked and adjusted valves first and then re-checked. I had done a quick check with a timing light after the initial test drive but thought I’d have another look. Disconnected vacuum line at the dizzy and plugged, fired it up and had the idle about 850 rpm’s but noticed the timing was too far retarded. Set it at 20 degs. BTDC. Got the caliper out and used the end gauge to check jet levels. Rear carb was quite a bit low, .530 below the bridge vs. .750 on the front. Set them both to .700 to start and went for a longer ride since it is insured and registration renewal sent in to DMV. Filled the tank but now shows around 3/4 full so that needs a look.

Running much better now so decided to focus on putting the console back in and wiring switches and lights up. Hazards weren’t working when I bought the car and had it towed home. At the time, I put a battery in and confirmed it was going to be a worthwhile project so it went right into the garage for a clutchectomy and lots of might as well jobs. Got the hazard switch wired up but fused brown wire to the switch was dead. Further investigation and the wire is toast up into the loom behind the dash. The PO had a cobbled up stereo installation in the console. Now I know why the radio didn’t work and the hazards as well. So it’s dash removal time.