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Recent content by johnd

  1. J

    Steering Wheel Diameter

    What is the diameter of the late series wheels? I have a 14" wheel that I find hard to turn when the car is stationary. My grandaughter will eventually get the car and I thiink a larger wheel will make turning easier. I'm thinking 16".
  2. J

    Steering Wheel Diameter

    Thanks
  3. J

    Steering Wheel Diameter

    What is the diameter of a stock Alpine steerin wheel? Thanks
  4. J

    Series II Parts for Sale (help me finance my build!)

    How much for the ashtray?
  5. J

    Walnut dash in series 2

    I have a walnut dash in my SII. If I remember correctly there is a difference in the heater/fan control fascia plate. Luckily, I was able to buy a new replica from a SAOCA member - don't remember who.
  6. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Yes - I use Pertronix flame thrower coils.
  7. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Yes - I disconnected the choke rod from the choke plate so when the choke handle is pulled out only the fast idle cam is advanced. Starts right up, idles great with the choke out for a couple minutes until it warms and then, when the choke handle is pushed in, the car idles and runs great...
  8. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    I use Shell premium and add an off-road octane booster.
  9. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Yes - 185's across the board.
  10. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Good suggestion (as are the others) but I have 1-3-4-2 etched in my brain.
  11. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    It did when first installed.
  12. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Choke fully open - used propane torch to look for leaks.
  13. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Plugs are black
  14. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Agree - but that's the first thing I looked for.
  15. J

    Won't Idle Properly

    Meant to write with the idle mixture screw 4.5 turns out and the idle speed screw 3 turns in.
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