Distributor almost there, I think.
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Distributor almost there, I think.
Ok I've gotten to the point where about everything in my ignition is new...plugs, dist cap, rotor, pertronix ignitor, distributor, coil. at tdc on compression stroke, rotor facing #1 plug wire on cap. Still won't fire. Doesn't have the same popping through the carb problem as before, only a little. Any other minor instructions for getting the engine fired? Should I keep the vac advance connected?
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Hmmm nevermind just redid everything again and it fired right up. I suppose I could have been confusing the exhaust stroke with the compression stroke the whole time before, but I'm not sure. Anyways, thanks for all your help.
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From: iowa
nope everytime it points to number one on the dizzy its the comp stroke. Like i said earlier you need to advance the dizzy 1 tooth when installed. Then when its tightened down it retards back a tooth and is right on. Otherwise you will be a tooth retarded and will have popping and such. Good luck!
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Thanks, I got it fired up and running now....but I'm havin a little getting the timing all figured out. Engine is stock besides edelbrock streetmaster and carter afb 600, pertronix ignitor. What should I set the timing at? Don't need to adjust the idle at all do I?? Didn't change it from what it was before..
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