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Old 12-14-2025, 11:36 PM   #21
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Default Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

There is an article on VanPelts site that will help you find that answer …

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...str-timing.htm
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Old 12-15-2025, 03:36 AM   #22
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Crank turns clockwise. Cam is geared so turns counter clockwise. Distributor shaft turns counter clockwise. So to advance timing turn plate clockwise. To retard turn counter clockwise. Translate that rotation to up and down screw movement depending on which side it is mounted.
All as viewed from the front of the motor.
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Crank turns clockwise. Cam is geared so turns counter clockwise. Distributor shaft turns counter clockwise. So to advance timing turn plate clockwise. To retard turn counter clockwise. Translate that rotation to up and down screw movement depending on which side it is mounted.
All as viewed from the front of the motor.
Working things out from first principles is better than asking.
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