DangerousPerson

Just measured it and it came out at 1.9ohms...

Nah didn't come with it when I bought it. Would putting a resistor on be a good start then?

No it doesn't. Have been reading on net and I'm thinking this could be the beginning of my problems. When searching the coil number the label clearly says "USE WITH RESISTOR", my label has come off so had no idea

Sweet, thanks Valiant. What time is good?

Just checked this and it all seems to be in good order and clicks away when I unplug/plug it in. Had another go at valve clearances and it runs so much better. Still has the miss but isn't affecting driving. It does have a bit of a tap so I will check in proper light if there is any wear. Still not 100% I have set the clearances properly but it has made an improvement nonetheless. Also had a proper look at my coil and the numbers etc I found read - Bosch .08 -1 +15 F000250007 908 986 Su-12R

Just tried to do the tappets but I think I've fucked up. Set them to 5 and 9 as found on club k but now has a noisy tap, first time I've ever done it so very possible I did it wrong. I did notice one or two of the exhaust valves has a bit of play in it. Might need to take it to mechanic to get tappet clearances set (unless any OSGCs wanna lend a hand). Will get a coil tomorrow if I get a chance. The miss seemed to be all the time before but I guess I didn't pay too much attention to it first thing in the morning. I can't find any part number on the coil as the label has peeled off.

It did do it very occasionally and subtly from a few weeks after I bought it. When it misses it is in wee clusters almost and the whole car judders so you are moved in your seat. Feels almost like it's lost power for a split second then regains. Am getting a coil to start and will work my way through all the replacement bits to eliminate them one by one.

Haven't got any major plans other than a few mild boso stz for it but just wanted to put something up. Have owned it almost a year and could never go back to anything other than a wag... Pics...................................... Only plans really are- -Fix the problem behind it's annoying miss FIXED -Find some jap rims and get some stretch on -Mingin' oil cooler out front -Front lip -Boso 'zorst -Replace rank tints (full of bubbles) -Fix rusttttttttttttt edit: Also for list: convince wife that it IS a good family car and we don't need to sell it

Would be sweet to race the wagon around, not sweet if I broke/burnt/ smashed anything. Still pretty keen though-as long as there's other stock 1300's (or similar) to race against.

Does it all the time ie. Idle, acceleration, cruising. I have a vac gauge and have been keeping a close eye on I and it doesn't do anything odd other than a slight drop of about 1Hg every time it misses. Will have a go at doing the tappets tomorrow, do I set when hot or cold?

+1

Anyone know clearances for 4k? Really need a flamin' manual for this car.

Went back to mechanic and he lubed it up and re-set the gap on points and it's running a lot better but still not 100%. Am going to replace coil and see if that helps as the one that's in is extremely hot when running and I'm running out of ideas.

For those who are interested. Will take a side on to show the 215/50 still on the back. Doesn't look too bad but thinking of getting 205/60 or sommit but will happily roll with current tyres for a while.

Man this thing is choice. Such a sweet find.

Cheers for all the tips. Getting undrivable very quickly so I'm damn keen to get it sorted.

Will ask mechanic on Tuesday exactly what he did. The new points he put in on Friday are wearing the same as my old points that were in before he recond' it so I'm thinking maybe the shaft is bent and he didn't pick up on it? Would an electronic ignition be all good even if the shaft is bent as a quicker upgrade and fix if this is the problem? Would replacing plugs/leads/rotor/cap be any use as they all look fairly new (I haven't replaced them since buying 8 months ago)?

A work mate suggested putting half a cup of meths in my fuel to draw out any water that may be in the system. Anyone tried or can recommend for or against doing this? Just had a look at the points and they're not looking too bad but have signs of wear. Last ones had worn unevenly and Were almost gone in two months. What could be causing it?

I've been having some issues with my KE70 for a while with it missing. Does so when idling and driving and causes it to jerk and judder. Is worse when cold but also plays up a bit once it's up to normal running temp. I have just had the dizzy recond' and new points and timing set on Friday (ran fine for about twenty minutes after which was just long enough for the garage to close and it won't be open til Tuesday). Advancing the timing makes it a wee bit better but still not great. Occasionally it stalls when idling too. Is this likely to be a problem with the coil/dizzy/plugs etc or is there somewhere else I should be looking? What test can I do to establish the cause of the problem?

Just curious but why did cars ever come with positive earth/ why did they change to negative?

^ ^ Saw a Gloria in Woolston, Chch today. Very tidy too.

Should've kept the SSRs imo.

Why are these doctors concerned about the health of thieves and scum bags? I would love one of these in my car but would hate to accidentally shock a friend/family member/mechanic if I forgot to mention it.

Stink as. I'll hold 'em down for you. My headunit got stolen out of my Escort a few years back just after I had paid it off. Weirdly they unplugged my iPod and left my 6x9s, sub and amp that were clearly visible as the back seat was out.

What area was your van in? If it was Opawa/St Marts/Woolston there's a few drop kick fucks round there that could be responsible/still need a good hiding if they didn't steal from your particular van.