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Brad, I just checked my downloaded copy of the TM on Steel Soldiers. It says that it is possible to install the distributor 180 degrees out of synchronization. The distributor is gear driven with an indexing slot that can allow the distributor to completely seat in one of two positions. At...

Brad, My son (Jollyroger) and I are sitting here together (working on buying some surplus). We have discussed your issue at some length and this is what we jointly think; First, you need to get the carb set up right so you do not mask other issues. Are you using the stock electric pump in...

Brad, Let me understand. It sounds like you have changed the engine and used the old distributor and carb on the new engine. Did you have the same problem on the old engine? Oldfart

You mean wipe the exhaust pipe with your finger and examine the soot, feel for oil and then smell to check how complete the combustion? Then adjust accordingly !! I rebuilt an old Allis Chalmers WC tractor carb a couple of years ago. Simple updraft carb that just would not keep running. I took...

Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Sometimes when I am so deeply into a problem, I over look something. I find a good nights rest and a fresh start from the beginning will help. ~~~ In an effort to be positive, your symptoms do not sound like a major problem, just a gremlin or two that are...

Your right! late spark out the exhaust, early spark out the intake. Ditto the rest. Loss of idle screw adjustment would make this more of a carb issue than ignition in my mind. I had this happen to me once on an old 57 Ford Holly 4 bbl carb. I got the secondary and primary jets swaped around...

It's almost always one of two things with gas engines, fuel or spark. I am just learning all the special issues about our M220, but I would add the thought that a bad accelerator pump might also cause the same symptom. My first blush response to the described symptoms would be weak spark or fuel...