72 xs2 bogs down and backfires out of carbs, out of ideas

[RaceCar1983]

Now that I have the motor back in frame, I will install the advance rod and timing plates.

What type of grease does everybody like to use on their advance rod?

 

[Its been a long time]

Now that I have the motor back in frame, I will install the advance rod and timing plates.

What type of grease does everybody like to use on their advance rod?

There'll be loads of opinions on that, I guess. I have used a lithium grease, NLGI2 or 3, with moly di-sulphide or graphite. Won't go far wrong with that.

 

[Grimly]

What type of grease does everybody like to use on their advance rod?

KY Jelly.

But, seriously I'd use a smear of molybdenum grease.

 

[burns]

Is one petcock feeding both carbs? If so check it for free flow. Are the float bowls getting to the correct level?

 

[RaceCar1983]

Is one petcock feeding both carbs? If so check it for free flow. Are the float bowls getting to the correct level?

2 separate petcocks and I checked both flow and bowl height long ago.

 

[RaceCar1983]

Alright, I got her all back together and went for a test ride, timing was still off but after some panic I discovered I was 180 out and just reset the gap and plate. Starts great, the bog problem is gone but I will need to fine tune the points gap because it seems like I have slightly weak spark going from a stop then she picks right up.

 

[AUTOMAN]

I'll say 180 out.

 

[RaceCar1983]

I meant in my post that it was 180 out then I reversed the wires so it is correct now.