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Thank you everyone, I finally got the sucker! Lots of rust dissolver, heat and finally drilled a hole down the center and threaded in a carriage bol...
Thank you, this thing seems to be riveted in too. I did try heat but perhaps not enough, I will give it another shot. Thank for your help.
Thanks Steve. Timing is on my to do list as well. I just got this car and the punch list continues to grow. Ted
Hi everyone, Looks like I have solved the problem. I checked compression, 2 cylinders were 110 and the rest were 120. I cleaned up all the plugs an...
Hi guys, While waiting on parts I have been trying to do more diagnostics. With the engine idling I try pushing on the accelerator pump and it is put...
All good ideas, thank you. Time to order some parts and see what happens. I will get back to you with the results. Ted
Thank you everyone. This makes some sense. The engine has some cheap local auto parts store wires with rubber insulators that bend and flex all over...
Thank you!