Edited by cal844, 08 November 2017 - 10:44 AM.
Engine Tuning - 1275 A Series With Stage 2 Head.
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happydude2012
, Nov 05 2017 07:14 PM
Best Answer happydude2012 , 08 November 2017 - 03:12 PM
sounds like the battery is on the way out as well.
what makes you say that nick?
what you say about the indicators etc. used to run 4 spots and 2 fogs with standard alternator and battery and never had issues. get the battery drop tested.
will do - thanks for the tip! just a quick update - fitted the new alternator, plugs, leads according to rrws diagram and the throttle cable - took her for a spin and she runs like clockwork. thanks again lads, awesome help!
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Posted 08 November 2017 - 10:43 AM
We don't use a timing light, we just move the dizzy the get it running and idling well,then set engine to 2000 rpm, move dizzy listening for peak rpm then back off a touch
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Posted 08 November 2017 - 11:43 AM
sounds like the battery is on the way out as well.
what makes you say that nick?
what you say about the indicators etc. used to run 4 spots and 2 fogs with standard alternator and battery and never had issues. get the battery drop tested.
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Posted 08 November 2017 - 03:12 PM Best Answer
sounds like the battery is on the way out as well.
what makes you say that nick?
what you say about the indicators etc. used to run 4 spots and 2 fogs with standard alternator and battery and never had issues. get the battery drop tested.
will do - thanks for the tip! just a quick update - fitted the new alternator, plugs, leads according to rrws diagram and the throttle cable - took her for a spin and she runs like clockwork. thanks again lads, awesome help!
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