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Old Jan 15, 2025 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Soup bean
How about setting the timing light to zero, and are you turning the distributor clockwise to advance timing?
I started with the light at zero, and HB read at about the 7-8 deg area
 
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Originally Posted by BigBlue351w
I started with the light at zero, and HB read at about the 7-8 deg area
Does your timing light have a dial and LCD screen that is showing you the degrees?
What model timing light?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2025 | 09:29 PM
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Thanks to all who gave me ideas. The distributor was rusted to the block so when I thought I was moving it I was only twisting the cap. I also had a plug wire that was shorting out to the engine somewhere. So, after new plug wires and some persuasion I have set my timing at my desired 12deg. It is definitely noticeable from 8deg.
Once again, thanks to all!
 
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Thanks for the update.
 
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