[Public-List] A4 woes

[C.B. Currier]

Gord,

Steps to checking to see if it is the ignition before replacing things:
1. Pull Sparkplugs
2. take #1. Sparkplug hook up to distributor lead
3. Place on engine head.
4. Have friend / wife turn over motor. You are down below with insulated
pliers holding sparkplug to see the spark.


If you see not spark, then likely problem is points / cap.
if you see the spark, if it is a lite little thing then it still could be
points / wires. But if you have a spark at all you are more than likely
looking at either fuel or air as then next issue.

Finally, before going to the task of doing points, which is not hard,
several screws & your r done, check all of the plugs while you have them
out & be sure they are clean & not gunked up.

These few steps should suffice to confirm you have points issues. Let us
know how it goes.

-- 
C.B. Currier
Infinity #57
Daybreak #458

Gordon Laco wrote:
> Thanks for reminding me of the conversion sheet on your fantastic website.
> I have printed it and will get the ignition parts this morning.  I had the
> numbers for the points (was smart enough to keep the box from the last set
> I
> bought).
>
> Now I have to learn how to put them in.  I am afraid the process is a
> sweet
> mystery to me.
>
> Gord #426 Surprise
>
>
>
>> Gordon Laco wrote:
>>> The points
>>> themselves look fine but there are signs of pitting etc on the
>>> distributor
>>> cap contacts and on the rotor.  I guess I should see about replacing
>>> the
>>> rotor, cap and points.
>>>
>>> All of which brings to mind the issue of electronic ignition... What do
>>> you
>>> folks think of that?  Maybe I should switch over.  Is it much of a job?
>>
>> Gord, I think that Atomic 4s have done well with conventional ignition
>> for a long time.  I've known people to solve nagging issues with
>> electronic ignition, but I think it's more that they replaced worn
>> components than the electronic ignition, itself.  I'm sticking with the
>> conventional.
>>
>> The parts are pretty standard, though harder to find in today's world
>> where "fixing your car" means adding a stripe to it rather than tuning
>> it up.  I've collected some part numbers over the years.  Check
>> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/Atomic4/A4parts.html
>> to find them.  These are less useful today, as auto parts stores have no
>> cross-reference charts and don't even stock parts for older models.
>> Maybe it's not as bad in Canada.
>>
>> - George
>
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