runs like........well ya know

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:20 am

Got a 72 411 1700cc w/dual carbs. Engine is fresh & carbs are synched. This car will start right up & idle great, however will barely run once ya let the clutch out & push on the gas. Of course the person who sold me this car for cheap put an 009 w/a pertronix in it & I am thinking this may be part of the problem. All of the A/C stuff has been removed & I believe most of the Factory F/I stuff as well so.......... I am thinking recheck the valve adjustment & timing &/or try to find a vacuum advance dist for it. Any ideas???

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:26 am

Yes, the 009 is not really set up correctly for a type 4. Also, is all esle stock? What model of carbs does it have....what is the part # on them? Ray

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:49 pm

The carbs are Solex H40/44eis. The only other mod I am aware of (other than the conversion to carbs & 009)is the dual quitpack style header. I noticed Ray that you are in Fairfax, Va. Interesting to hear from you as I live in Fairfax as well. I will go thru the basic stuff (valve adj, timing, etc) just to check it out this weekend coming up & LYK. If you know where I can find a good used dist I can use w/dual carbs..............

Thanks

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:35 am

I will check my stuff. I have quite a few EFI distributors which are excellent...just leave teh trigger points disconnected for the D-jet.

I am building and engine right now. Sadly it will be a few months before my 412 gets here. I have to finish the engine...ship it to Dallas along with a few other parts...then goback...install it...and drive it here. Then I will be looking for places locally to rent as work space. Ray

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:34 am

We will have to hook up on the dist. LMk what ya want & where to meet.
I will keep an eye open for a spot for ya & of course if I can do anything for a local fellow Type IV nut LMK.

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:26 pm

Well,I checked the valves & timing & all appears OK ..........Still runs pretty crappy once off idle. Next step is to contact Ray & get a dist. I guess. Have to figure out where to hook it up if I stick w/the dual carbs as well.

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:15 am

I was just going through them this weekend. Should have soemthing for you by Wednesday. Ray

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:11 am

Cool. Yeah just LMK.

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:22 pm

Any word?

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:04 pm

Curiouser & curiouser...............

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:14 pm

Gotta find a distributor. I hate to buy a reman. not usually correct,tho I guess I could get a 72 bus type 4 dist.