xflowecono
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1976 XB block with a 82 XD carby head. Factory Bosch points type distributor. The engine started to miss intermittently. Problem is now getting worse.
When I push down on the dizzy cap the engine smooths out. I have checked primary wiring to the dizzy, ignition wires, plugs, cap, rotor etc. All are good. When I had the cap off I was able to raise/ lower the dizzy shaft approx 7mm. Is that normal or has something worn out or broken in my dizzy? It seems that the shaft moving up and down that much would change the engine timing as the dizzy to cam gear engagement position would change.
Question number two. Can an electronic distributor(non points type) from a later engine XE XF be fitted to the 76 block. If yes, what parts would I need to order to make the conversion work properly.
I am located in the US, so getting parts shipped to me is time consuming and returning an item is not economically feasable due to shipping costs. Really need some good info here so I can get the correct parts to repair the problem.
Any help will be appreciated in helping me figure out the problem.
When I push down on the dizzy cap the engine smooths out. I have checked primary wiring to the dizzy, ignition wires, plugs, cap, rotor etc. All are good. When I had the cap off I was able to raise/ lower the dizzy shaft approx 7mm. Is that normal or has something worn out or broken in my dizzy? It seems that the shaft moving up and down that much would change the engine timing as the dizzy to cam gear engagement position would change.
Question number two. Can an electronic distributor(non points type) from a later engine XE XF be fitted to the 76 block. If yes, what parts would I need to order to make the conversion work properly.
I am located in the US, so getting parts shipped to me is time consuming and returning an item is not economically feasable due to shipping costs. Really need some good info here so I can get the correct parts to repair the problem.
Any help will be appreciated in helping me figure out the problem.