Author Topic: Dead '68 Bug (Read 1338 times)

pockets · « **on:** April 10, 2006, 09:22:09 PM »

'68 bug it never ran well, but since we rebuilt the carb (34 pict 3) it does not run.
We can't seem to make it run properly. The rotor does not line up with the notch on the rotor base (1/4 turn out) as a start. Back fires runs for a short time and quits. We are getting really frustrated, but nothing seems to work. where do we start where do we go Help help HELP

Greg · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2006, 09:52:34 PM »

did you go from a vacuum advance to a 009? that will cause your dizzy to be out 1/4 turn (Or atleast it did with my dizzy)

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2006, 09:55:30 PM »

Take all the plugs out and stick your finger in #1 hole (right front corner) and turn the engine (running direction) until you feel compression, turn until it stops and the timing mark on the pulley lines up and whatever wire the rotor is pointing to is now #1. Might be a good idea to check static timing now to see if the points actually open near TDC. Arrange the rest of the plug wires according to firing order and the way the distributor turns an give it a try (plugs back in of course). after that suspect the carb, float level and fuel pump.

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2006, 09:59:17 PM »

The more I think about it youv'e either mixed up the plug wires or have a vaccum leak from a hose off, cap/screw/plug missing or gasket wrong. is the idle solenoid screwed in tight and does it click when you turn on the key?

pockets · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2006, 05:52:25 PM »

Thanks for the idea's
Idle solenoid was n/s it is now replaced we will check the wiring and other stuff, Vacuum advance hoses appear to be OK, we did not change the distributor after we check it out we will get back to you.........thanks