If they break down in Nevada, i can lend a hand.: )

-Craig
(Who just made that journey, alone)

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Ted Titcomb <ted@titcomb.com> wrote:

> They just called from the Utah/Nevada border with minor engine trouble.
> While going up the first hill encountered in some time, the engine bumped,
> or bucked mildly in 3rd and 4th gear and they report apparent loss of
> power.
> Recommended checking the point gap.(points and condenser new when they
> left)
> . Payson reports that the gap seemed a little small. He readjusted to .018"
> and re-timed the distributor by ear.
> Early reports of the results are good. No immediate signs of bucking, and
> apparently regained some power.
> Suspect that the point lobe is wearing prematurely due to lack of proper
> lubrication (the new points did not come with grease, and the parts store
> was out of stock, so we used a small amount of regular grease)
>
>
> Weather is reported mild by local observers. Low 80's with chance of heavy
> afternoon rain.
>
> Latest position shows them between Clifside and Silver Zone, crawling up a
> pass at 34mph!
>
> All fun.
>