Re: [VintageLambo] 400GT ignition problem found

Hi Group - Again, my daily status of old number 586. Last night I found one set of points to be fried in the Marelli dist. It appears that each set of point operates every other cyl in the firing order for each dist. This equates to losing spark on 3 cylinders in a row, and I think that it would typically occur in such fashion. In testing the plug wires, I found #4 wire to have a break in current at the cap, so it may just be loose connection, but it would not hurt to put all new wires on. I think the 9v battery in my tester is getting weak - what is the std ohms reading to expect - I was gettin 8.5 on the "good wires" then they dropped to 6, then I noticed that I could not pull it up to a reading of 2 holding the leads it in my hands anymore, perhaps I am too dense :) Can the points be replaced without taking the cross section (and rotor) out the top of distributor? Aaron (586) ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack Riddell To: VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com AaronSent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [VintageLambo] Re: Espada bushings & zerks Hi John, (Slightly off -topic) I recall during my one-week trip to Perth that there are a lot of interesting differences between U.S. and Australian English. I learned quickly that some of the words we commonly use have a vastly different meaning there. I once made the mistake of loudly proclaiming that I was "stuffed" after completing a great meal in a hotel restaurant. My Aussie friend got pretty animated and cautioned me not to use such language in public! Ooops - we live and learn. ;-) Jack John Allott wrote: Thanks Jack - commonly known as a grease nipple over here...[:-) John (02) 6021 7013 jallott@albury.net.au ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack Riddell To: VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:13 AM Subject: Re: [VintageLambo] Re: Espada bushings & zerks Hi John, I drew a quick sketch of a zerk fitting. It is nothing more that a nipple with a hollow center through which you can force grease John Allott wrote: Sorry guys, you have lost me. I know jerks and quirks, but zerks ????? John