need distributor - rotor alignment ?help?

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Jan 9, 2006 | 03:51 PM

riley3d

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need distributor - rotor alignment ?help?

I took out my single vac adv. distributor and free'd up the vac advance plate (which was stuck). I marked the distributor placement, but forgot to note which way the rotor pointed. Since I have tried to start it. I was a VW guy and figure there is a certain way it should point with the engine at TDC, just don't know if there is a mark or not. Thanks for the quick answer, as I am trying to get it back on before dark.

Jan 9, 2006 | 05:16 PM

riley3d

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OK - got it running, but dont have a timing light, any tips. I have been moving it back and forth going with what sounds best. It is backfiring out of the carb - too advanced? Advancing is turning dist. clockwise-right?

Jan 9, 2006 | 05:48 PM

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From: chicago burbs

yup, advance is clockwise. do you know anyone with a timing light? with the engine at #1 TDC, the rotor should be pointing to about the 1:00 position and the advance can should be pointing about straight forward(6:00 position).

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Jan 13, 2006 | 12:29 PM

fastford59

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From: MTNS of NC

point vac advance to front of motor and rotor button towards #1(1st cylinder on right) with piston on compression stroke.That should get you in the ball park...