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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Timing is out - cannot get to start
For static timing - if the distributor rotates counter-clockwise, which way do I turn it to advance the timing?

(V-8 engine)
 
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For you clockwise .. A good place to start is with the vaccum advance pointed to 5 o'clock .. Did you have the dizzy out?
 
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For you clockwise .. A good place to start is with the vaccum advance pointed to 5 o'clock .. Did you have the dizzy out?
Thanks red, you were right. Got it dialed back in.

My distributor is an aftermarket Crane, so the vacuum was more like 7:00 on this one.

Appreciate the help!
 
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