A friend of mine brought me a 73 CL350 to work carbs on and whatever else I could do. Carbs are done and starter rebuilt while waiting on new starter clutch springs and caps. It was not locked up hard but did have some love needed to get it spinning free. Seems to run great but is a bit finicky from cold start which I hear is not unusual.
Here's my question. After lurking a bit I decided to check compression and other things I've seen mentioned. With kick only I was getting like 85 on both sides well within each other. Same cold and hot. Also, when doing timing (static) I found the points seem to be set for the advance marks. Dead on the furthest most advance mark on both sides. I tried flipping advance 180° but not thinking that is problem. Could be wrong though as I'm a bit baffled at this point.
I assumed the cam was off a tooth or something. I did do a check someone in here mentioned in another thread where you rotate engine on exhaust stroke until valves just close and mark the locations either side of LT (TDC). There was a difference in these marks from LT. As far as I know the motor has not been cracked and has 12k on it.
Anyway, that's where I'm at now and any tips on where to go next appreciated.
Edit: Timing issue solved. Operator error.
Here's my question. After lurking a bit I decided to check compression and other things I've seen mentioned. With kick only I was getting like 85 on both sides well within each other. Same cold and hot. Also, when doing timing (static) I found the points seem to be set for the advance marks. Dead on the furthest most advance mark on both sides. I tried flipping advance 180° but not thinking that is problem. Could be wrong though as I'm a bit baffled at this point.
I assumed the cam was off a tooth or something. I did do a check someone in here mentioned in another thread where you rotate engine on exhaust stroke until valves just close and mark the locations either side of LT (TDC). There was a difference in these marks from LT. As far as I know the motor has not been cracked and has 12k on it.
Anyway, that's where I'm at now and any tips on where to go next appreciated.
Edit: Timing issue solved. Operator error.