HA! Crag make fire!!!

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>]

Today, I dropped to my knees and thanked God for helping me start my car.

Well sort of...

After soaking for 2 days in Marvel Mystery Oil my compression shot up
to 150 psi. (For those who care, the specs are 114-156 psi, engine
HOT, throttle wide open) Previously, it was 100-120 psi, but that's
cold because the thing wouldn't start.

At any rate, with fuel disconnected, and Marvel in the chamber, I gave
it a shot of ether. It fired, struggled, then ran -briefly- (10-15
seconds) on ether. The timing appeared correct, I didn't have time for
the timing light but the engine chugged along without "fighting" itself.

After that, the plugs fouled with Marvel and the starter wouldn't
crank it fast enough. 

I suspect my problems are two-fold. Low compression due to slow
cranking, and weak spark. I'm going to replace the coil, wires and
plugs with something hotter...18-20,000 volts, Bosch +4's and some
good wires.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Rich
#5335 (on life support)