ok so when i got my 86 wagon it ran like junk, ether no top end or no low end torque (i know for this car it should have a little)

 

replaced the cap and rotor, vacume advance since it was bad, fuel filter under the car by the tank, checked timing and it will only run half way decent when its fully advanced. if i drop the timing to 10 it has ok bottom end but just wont accelerate.

 

then when it is advanced all the way it has no power until atleast 2500rpms.

 

any thoughts. its getting REALLY anoying. ive replaced the carb with another hitachi that came off one of my other 86's that ran fine.

 

almost forgot. i just filled my tank, went 195 miles on 11.2 gallons. i try to shift under 3k in town and under 4k when gettin on the highway.

 

also i did notice my altrinator putting out 18volts on the gauge. could that effect it?

 

Thanks,

Shean

well it shouldnt be putting out that many volts.

 

Since you say advancing it all the way helped some maybe pull off the timing covers and make sure both timing belts are properly in time. May be as simple as moving the drivers side belt 1 tooth. Of course at that point if they are off time I would just replace the belts.... and water pump... and oil seals

ya i pulled the driver outter cover to check the belt the other day and they look like they where done a little while ago, so i dunno. i was thinking of doing the nose job before the show. looks like this paycheck will be gone.