Thread: 3.9 missing

Had similar issues on my County this week. Check that the reluctor (star shaped metal thingy under the distributor rotor) isn't rotating on the distributor shaft. The coupler ring under mine had broken into four losing the locator lugs. This was proceeded by rough running, intermittent backfiring thru the carbs and exhaust. I changed out the module, distributor cap, rotor and tried an old coil and leads before finding it. It was also cutting out and trying to run backwards before stopping. Might not be your problem but may be something to check? The coupler ring is included in a distributor small parts kit. Good luck with it.
Cheers Phil

Found the problem at last,i think.Went to depressurise fuel system at valve,got a dribble.Hmmm.Pulled fuel filter out,pipes were nearly rusted on,and blew it out,flushed it and blew it out again. Back together and away we go,running great.Pulled back into yard and splutted and stopped!No spark from dissy.All looks fine,changed caps,no go.Put old cap back on try again,saw dissy cap move!Pulled off cap and rotor contact loose.Try another rotor and bingo,going again.Still going,idle a bit eratic but pulling well with BEE UTY'S module swap.Will play with timing and idle as time permits.Thanks to all who suggested cures