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Restoring 142S 140-160

posted by  Jamjar on  Sat Jul 10 06:41 CST 2010
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How do I know if my spark plugs are hooked up correctly? They were not connected to the distributor when I got the car.








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    Restoring 142S 140-160

    posted by  walrus3 on  Sat Jul 10 08:41 CST 2010
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    The quick answer is "It'll run on all 4 cylinders."
    How to get them that way is a little more complicated.
    Put the engine to top dead center on #1 cylinder with both valves tightly closed.
    Pop the distributor cap and see where the rotor points.
    Connect #1 spark plug wire to the corresponding place on the cap.
    Going COUNTERCLOCKWISE, connect in order #3, #4 and #2.
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    George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!








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      Restoring 142S 140-160

      uid 5322's pic
      posted by  alschnertz on  Sat Jul 10 12:41 CST 2010
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      I wouldn't say that's "a little more complicated".
      It really is that simple.







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        Restoring 142S 140-160

        posted by  Jamjar on  Tue Aug 3 13:55 CST 2010
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        I got my spark plugs hooked up correctly, set the gap for the points, removed and rebuilt the two strombergs and finally, got her started. I didn't run her too long though. I still have to set the timing and I noticed the water pump leaks. But she runs! After sitting for seven years!







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