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So you ARE NOT the one on thesamba.com with the VW?

Is it possible the coolant line between the two manifolds could be the culprit? That's the only thing that connects the two from what little I know. The spacers have more holes on the later 240s too. That slimy octopus is falling pretty quick off the wall now.

Yeah! Hold one at a time and see how much pain difference you get. Jorge

They won't tell you? That's pretty shitty.

What about disabling each carb, let it run at idle and see what the plugs look like? I can't stop thinking those two aren't getting fire like the rest. Maybe try a spark test in the dark or low light on each one? That petronix system is something I know nothing about so I'm throwing stuff out there. Alabama game is boring.

I feel bad about saying that, I'm truly sorry. I had a Porsche and remember post from a guy in Panama that went by a very similar username as you use on here. Had a '60 VW Beetle. That was 10 years ago at least. Are you Jorge Alex or Jalex? Again I'm sorry if I've confused you with another person.

Okay this has maxed out my "likes" for the next 24 hours but it was worth it. You guys are too funny. ?

Looks like a thoughtful rape kit to me!

Some more "complaining" and "bashing". How did he get here from "Misfiring while cruising" by letting the car idle idle for 20 minutes? I like Marks comment on kicking the shins. Very entertaining post to me so thanks jalex, please continue. The guy that started the thread fixed his problem on page 1. Now it's on page 6.

You should read his thesamba.com post. Mirror of classiczcars.com Very insulting to those who try to help.

Dielectric grease is good also on all the plug wire connections, IMHO.

The internet searching is what's hurting him in my opinion. Stay focused on each issue. We've read weather stripping to u-joints and differential mount issues, cam and idling for 20 minutes back to spark plugs soot. Your all over the place. Sorry Jalex but common sense is called too many irons in the fire. You should ship your car to the States, Datsun Spirit would be my choice if I couldn't help myself.

I don't like that OZDAT either but for another reason, too complicated for me. I like this one, http://www.240260280.com/legacy/techtips/calcs/engine builder/index.html ozdat has block height at 207.85 240260280 has 207.87 Looking back at those numbers I made a mistake apparently because it seems bassackwards now??? I'm not the shiniest valve in the head.

BINGO!!! We have a winner.

I appreciate you spending your time enlightening us, at least me, on this subject. I just had an ordeal with an alternator replacement for my Mom's car, post #5. It's interesting to hear from a guy who knows and sad to learn also that it doesn't happen concerning the pre-testing of alternators and starters from the store before final sale out the door. I know I'll tell everybody I know to get them tested before leaving even if they need to wait until someone is available to do this. I see it every time I go in how understaffed you guys are and the phones constantly ringing. That's one thing that really makes me mad though. I am standing in front of their counter and someone sitting on the couch calling gets priority over me. But "if them's the rules". Thanks John!

Yes, rubber between bumpers and paint front and rear. Good addition Diseazd. The chrome bolts were hard for me to source so I took a suggestion from RossiZ and bought stainless and buffed them up to a high shine. They still look good after two years.

I use this with good results. You might want a higher SPF though?

My attendance is questionable now that a "bucket list" item has come up. Houseboat trip to Knoxville for Bama vs Vols game. It's a tough decision for because 1. reservations are made already, 2. I want to shake hands with some guys I have great respect for but have yet to meet, 3. three couples on a two bedroom boat for four days (three girls on a boat with one bathroom), 4. three drunk boat pilots. Run during the daylight anchor down at night. Positive side, three drunk best friends going to an Alabama game at Neyland Stadium on a boat. Decisions, decisions! My life is tough.

That sounds better to me too, now that I'm looking at it on my laptop instead of a small phone. Thank you Lumens!

Turns grey down here too.

Unfortunately that's why I have to buy my patience. Low morals. I had a chance to get a decent '77 for $600 but the harness was missing. Quick pass for me.

It does look like the spring is leaning. Check and make sure the outer spring seat, big flat washer looking thing, is in place and the spring hasn't fallen off it's perch. You may have to replace a spring? I may need glasses.

Yes, welcome aboard. You have a very nice car to start out with. Zed Head has a '76 and knows them inside and out. He's a frequent flier on here, good guy and very helpful.

Me too. Those are the two that separate the dual carbs so it doesn't seem likely it's the cam or the carbs. Could be as simple as the wires aren't connected good and tight. My NGK wires make a nice SNAP noise when I put them back on the plugs. The tip on our plugs can become loose to. Tighten with pliers.

I'm grasping at straws here but have you checked the gap on those plugs, IF they are the only ones that are fouled?