[T3] odd issue RPM hangs.

[Jim Adney]

On 14 Oct 2019 at 14:54, William Jahn wrote:

> I noticed what I think the issue I have is. On the Pertronix the
> magnetic ring on the dist point lobe is not a tight fit, If I hold the
> shaft I can rotate that ring close to 1/16" on the points cam and even
> though the rotor sits down on that ring I can still move it and this
> would advance and retard the timing in the same manner 

It can be moved, but it's probably snug, not loose. Whereever you 
leave it, it will stay there. So it does not contribute to the 
advance.  

If it did move, it would still not move in proportion to rpm or 
vacuum, so its effect would not be predictable.

If it's really loose, that would result in erratic timing, which 
would be a problem. If that is the case, you should be able to see 
the timing jump around with a timing light. I think that's extremely 
unlikely.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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