Ongoing Stuff

[Nate Tidwell]

i took a look at alldata at work today, it has better diagrams. I think I may have cut a red wire from the ignition switch. The red wire is the run wire. like I said it "runs" while being cranked, but instantly dies as soon as I stop cranking. So, I will have a look tonight to see if that is the case.

[Nate Tidwell]

Nope, not that one... But a yellow one and a messed up gray one to the regulator on the fender. So with that knowledge, I will get my light back that I loaned out, and solder tomorrow.

[eaglebeek]

The original Eagle wiring to the ignition system was through a (I believe) a 5-ohm resistor wire. The starter solenoid bypasses the resistor wire and sends battery voltage straight to the ignition. My resistor wire failed early on...I replaced it with an ignition resistor from a 1955 Ford and wired it straight from the ignition wire coming from the ignition switch. Your description of the problem (it starts when the starter is engaged and quits when you let go of the key) fits in with ignition resistor wire failure. If it tries to start with the starter engaged the dizzy is not out 180 degrees.

[dunthatb4]

Simple to test for, run a jumper wire from the battery to the + side of the coil, then start it.  If this simple wire makes it run, then you got a wire sut out of your ignition, just replace it.  I'm scared of wires, but I keep a jumper wire around with two alligator clips, just for this sort of thing.

[68AMXGOPAC]

hmmmm, if it gets "fire" in the carb when your trying to start it, I would think a intake valve is open when it fires in the cylinder?? and or too much gas is residing in the intake?? If everything is correct I can't see getting a spark to ignite a fire in the carb if the valves are opening and closing as they should be. Jusy my opinion..........I have allways had to"prime" my wagon if it sits for more than 3-4 weeks , but never had a backfire/carb fire going on.

[dunthatb4]

A flat camshaft or being out of time will cause backfiring thru the carb.

[Nate Tidwell]

It runs. Replaces the starter solenoid, and found a loose wire on it (the bottom one). Now need to set the timing and idle.. I wonder if I can borrow a light from someone... I don't have the $40 for one. I have a dwell meter but have no clue where the timing light ended up. Maybe one of those wierd thing you lose when you move 1260 miles in a 86 toyota mr2 and no truck...

[thereverendbill]

wow, you moved in an MR2 your lucky you remembered yourself man, those cars are small

[Nate Tidwell]

I know. I had a 10" kicker CVR in an enclosure in the front trunk, and my dog sitting on blankets and my pillow in the passenger seat.

[Nate Tidwell]

Thermostat housing gasket changed again today. Who knows? Maybe I will get the timing and idle set tomorrow.

[Nate Tidwell]

I picked up a actron CP7527 timing light for $45 at Advance Auto in between pick ups.

[Nate Tidwell]

When I dropped the timing light off at my house, I noticed a leak... Smells like antifreeze. I thought I heard a crack when I was putting the thermostat housing back on the other day, but I didn't see one.. I am guessing there is a hairline fracture there. Advance Auto can order me one for like $12, So I will have to stop there.

[Jurjen]

Yep, those housings sure like cracking.

[Nate Tidwell]

Update: sadly nothing to report except the housing was replaced. I have had 1 day off since I got my license back in mid November. I put a request in and was denied.  Plan on going back to alabama in 6 weeks and leaving my mother the running eagle (If she ever decides to renew her license that expired 1.5 years ago).
If she does not, the car will be for sale. I don't want it to go to somebody that doesn't really care, but it may end up neglected

[Nate Tidwell]

The Eagle will be moving to mineralwells wv, with my sister who is need of a car. I am moving to Gordon, Al