tstidham

I recall having some similar trouble and just used a Dremel to enlarge the slot in the points to get it timed.

If you search TCI issues, you will find several threads on the electronic ignition system. I have a 78, which uses points and a...

No timing stuff under that engine side cover, just the alternator. Disconnect the wires and pull it off while fishing the wires out with...

Wow. Must have been some pothole.

I had heard one of the problems with most pod filters is the lip on the inside of the filter, which basically sets install depth...

And if you still have the vacuum petcock,try disconnecting the vacuum to it and plug the hose or cap the port. Set the petcock to PRI...

In that case, pull the bottom plate and screen to get a bigger opening for rinsing the dirt back out. You'll get most all of it out I'm...

When I did my first oil change, I dropped the plate on the bottom to also clean the pick-up screen. I found a few chunks of clutch...

Making sure the clamps are very loose helps too. The rubber does expand as the carb attempts to slip on and if the clamps are too tight...

Yeah, check the valve lash settings and while looking in the cap holes, make sure you see plenty of oil up in the top end.

I agree with the Captain. Put it back together and run it to see if there really is additional damage or not. My thoughts are it'll be...

I'm pretty sure the 81 models is an electronic ignition with a pickup coil under the left side cam cover and a TCI timing spark module...