can anyone supply plugs and points gaps for 6cylinder straight engine ,chasing a misfire ,thanks
hako said
08:21 AM Oct 18, 2017
We had a '75 Transit with the 200c.i. Falcon engine and from memory it was 32thou for plugs and 14thou for the points.
Good Luck.
Tony Bev said
09:58 AM Oct 18, 2017
I am not a mechanic
Also going only from memory, what Denis (hako) has said, rings a bit of a bell
You will find that some feeler gauges, have one brass feeler, around the 14 thou size
If I am not replacing a spark plug, I will give it a clean with a wire brush, it seems to help
I also have a good look inside the distributor cap, and if in doubt, I throw it out
macka17 said
10:20 AM Oct 18, 2017
At that age.
Look for Cracks (minute) inside.
Plus "tracking" where spark has left a mark moving along a different route
From "memory" again. 13 thou comes to mind for points.
my old set of feelers has a very worn "curve" on end of 13thou?.
(lots of rattles as adjusting, hey)
ALL plugs were just gapped at the thickness of a "fag Packet".
Worked well for decades if no feelers around.
pommie vic said
10:59 AM Oct 18, 2017
thanks fellas have new plugw that ive gapped at 35ish theres also a new dist cap already in place .Will replace plugs check points gap while plugs out so that i can turn eng over to check em if nothing chanes will try leads .Thanks again you blokes are legends ceeyas
SouthernComfort said
08:10 AM Oct 19, 2017
If the misfire continues after plugs, plug leads, dizzy cap and points are deemed good, try a new condenser. Beyond that the coil (or coil leads) may be suspect. You haven't said if the misfire is intermittent or only under load etc. but misfires can also be fuel related (i.e. lean mixture).
dogbox said
09:30 AM Oct 19, 2017
run engine in dark an see if you can see any sparks (tracking)
Dickodownunder said
02:21 PM Oct 19, 2017
Compression test first step of diagnosis.
hako said
04:34 PM Oct 19, 2017
I reckon quite a few on this forum miss changing plugs, adjusting points and tappets, shackle bushes, tierod ends, reaming kingpins and best of all greasing all 23 nipples.
Good Luck.
aussie_paul said
05:37 PM Oct 19, 2017
hako wrote:
I reckon quite a few on this forum miss changing plugs, adjusting points and tappets, shackle bushes, tierod ends, reaming kingpins and best of all greasing all 23 nipples.
Good Luck.
Ah, been there done that, thems were the days, glad we have progressed past that hako.
Aussie Paul.
pommie vic said
06:07 PM Oct 19, 2017
Haco whats the gap for shackle pins and do you recommend plastic over nylon?
hako said
07:13 PM Oct 19, 2017
pommie vic wrote:
Haco whats the gap for shackle pins and do you recommend plastic over nylon?
Nolathane is the way to go as they last almost forever as long as you use the grease supplied with them when fitting. I think they are made from urethane.
In my 2nd Transit (1975 model) I had shackle wear so bad I could not drive above 60KPH. Replaced the rubber bushes and then found and different type of shake almost as bad which was the front shockies. That single front leaf spring unfortunately needs good shockies. Loved driving the Transit except it could only cruise at 80kph due to diff ratio. The diff from a MK3 Zephyr will fit and improves cruising speed and economy.
Regards
SouthernComfort said
09:02 AM Oct 20, 2017
hako wrote:
I reckon quite a few on this forum miss changing plugs, adjusting points and tappets, shackle bushes, tierod ends, reaming kingpins and best of all greasing all 23 nipples.
Good Luck.
And you'd be right mate, except for those of us who have a classic car hobby and still revel in home maintenance! To us there's nothing like the satisfaction of a home service & tune-up that takes all afternoon, or getting yourself going again on the roadside with a few simple tools, some bits of wire and a small box of spares!
Seriously though, back in the day we knew more about our cars. How many of us can fix our modern mobile computers or have the knowledge to override limp-home mode when stuck in the middle of nowhere? Nope, even the slightest computer failure will have us on the phone to roadside assist and towies.
pommie vic said
11:42 AM Oct 20, 2017
thanks tony and the rest of the crew,looks like a dodgey plug was the culprit ,new set fitted dist cap checked and cleaned .leads tested for leakage fired up first time.next job check and clean adjust all brakes change fluid.will sing out for advise if neede .cheers all over and out
SouthernComfort said
12:38 PM Oct 20, 2017
pommie vic wrote:
thanks tony and the rest of the crew,looks like a dodgey plug was the culprit ,new set fitted dist cap checked and cleaned .leads tested for leakage fired up first time.next job check and clean adjust all brakes change fluid.will sing out for advise if neede .cheers all over and out
Great news, simple fix. Best of luck with the other jobs, I'm tipping you'll get a kick out of doing them!
Jaahn said
01:43 PM Oct 20, 2017
Yea sure we all miss the plugs and points and stuff I think not !!!!
Many years ago we were in Lichfield National park enjoying the serenity and some backpackers in an old Falcon wagon pulled in. After a while they went to leave but the car just cranked and cranked and cranked but no start ! My wife said to me I should go and help them as "i would have to sooner or later" as there were no other options, no phone or ?
So I went over and asked. They knew nothing except it had been getting harder to start all the way from Perth where they bought it Anyway I checked the spark and nutting ! Reached under the manifold and removed the dissy cap, set the points by eye as it was a sh*t position in those crossflow models. Got the cap back on and Brrrm---- away she went. A couple of cans and they left to do the rest of Australia. Why do we worry --- just drive 'em
can anyone supply plugs and points gaps for 6cylinder straight engine ,chasing a misfire ,thanks
Good Luck.
Also going only from memory, what Denis (hako) has said, rings a bit of a bell
You will find that some feeler gauges, have one brass feeler, around the 14 thou size
If I am not replacing a spark plug, I will give it a clean with a wire brush, it seems to help
I also have a good look inside the distributor cap, and if in doubt, I throw it out
Look for Cracks (minute) inside.
Plus "tracking" where spark has left a mark moving along a different route
From "memory" again. 13 thou comes to mind for points.
my old set of feelers has a very worn "curve" on end of 13thou?.
(lots of rattles as adjusting, hey)
ALL plugs were just gapped at the thickness of a "fag Packet".
Worked well for decades if no feelers around.
thanks fellas have new plugw that ive gapped at 35ish theres also a new dist cap already in place .Will replace plugs check points gap while plugs out so that i can turn eng over to check em if nothing chanes will try leads .Thanks again you blokes are legends ceeyas
I reckon quite a few on this forum miss changing plugs, adjusting points and tappets, shackle bushes, tierod ends, reaming kingpins and best of all greasing all 23 nipples.
Good Luck.
Ah, been there done that, thems were the days, glad we have progressed past that hako.
Aussie Paul.
Nolathane is the way to go as they last almost forever as long as you use the grease supplied with them when fitting. I think they are made from urethane.
In my 2nd Transit (1975 model) I had shackle wear so bad I could not drive above 60KPH. Replaced the rubber bushes and then found and different type of shake almost as bad which was the front shockies. That single front leaf spring unfortunately needs good shockies. Loved driving the Transit except it could only cruise at 80kph due to diff ratio. The diff from a MK3 Zephyr will fit and improves cruising speed and economy.
Regards
And you'd be right mate, except for those of us who have a classic car hobby and still revel in home maintenance! To us there's nothing like the satisfaction of a home service & tune-up that takes all afternoon, or getting yourself going again on the roadside with a few simple tools, some bits of wire and a small box of spares!
Seriously though, back in the day we knew more about our cars. How many of us can fix our modern mobile computers or have the knowledge to override limp-home mode when stuck in the middle of nowhere? Nope, even the slightest computer failure will have us on the phone to roadside assist and towies.
Great news, simple fix. Best of luck with the other jobs, I'm tipping you'll get a kick out of doing them!
Yea sure we all miss the plugs and points and stuff
I think not !!!!
Many years ago we were in Lichfield National park enjoying the serenity and some backpackers in an old Falcon wagon pulled in. After a while they went to leave but the car just cranked and cranked and cranked but no start ! My wife said to me I should go and help them as "i would have to sooner or later" as there were no other options, no phone or ?
So I went over and asked. They knew nothing except it had been getting harder to start all the way from Perth where they bought it
Anyway I checked the spark and nutting ! Reached under the manifold and removed the dissy cap, set the points by eye as it was a sh*t position in those crossflow models. Got the cap back on and Brrrm---- away she went. A couple of cans and they left to do the rest of Australia. Why do we worry --- just drive 'em 
Jaahn