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Rip · 06-20-2016, 11:33 AM

Turns out I mis-connected rpm gage and misread distributor shafts bumps. Bum brain ��.
Apparently before starting this journey, I couldn't resist tighten the points unit and subsequently minimized the gap and promptly forgot that.

Yesterday thought timing was right on but then did points to .020. Timing still late until higher than the 550rpm idle. Spark advance lever does advance a some to normal.

Guess I'll retime the engine. Made so many errors, am I correct that adv lever shud be full up(retarded) as I retime? Guess I'll pull 4 plugs and crank handle until "pin" falls in depression. Didn't have much luck with the stubby screwdriver. Appreciate everyone's help and patience.

06-20-2016, 11:33 AM	#13
Rip Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lakeland, Fla Posts: 49	Re: 31 distributor Turns out I mis-connected rpm gage and misread distributor shafts bumps. Bum brain ��. Apparently before starting this journey, I couldn't resist tighten the points unit and subsequently minimized the gap and promptly forgot that. Yesterday thought timing was right on but then did points to .020. Timing still late until higher than the 550rpm idle. Spark advance lever does advance a some to normal. Guess I'll retime the engine. Made so many errors, am I correct that adv lever shud be full up(retarded) as I retime? Guess I'll pull 4 plugs and crank handle until "pin" falls in depression. Didn't have much luck with the stubby screwdriver. Appreciate everyone's help and patience.