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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Question New Initial Timing

After I advance the cam 4 degrees to obtain a "straight up" valve timing, do I need to change the dizzy initial timing to make up for the change? If I do, then how much and in which direction?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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The cam timing has nothing to do with ignition timing other than the drive mechanisms are a physically connected inside the engine. Set the timing normally with a timing light off the crankshaft balancer marks.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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That is what I though. Thank you. Now I just need to figure out why she won't start.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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That is what I though. Thank you. Now I just need to figure out why she won't start
Maybe you've set the distributor/timing on the exhaust stroke.....?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Did that too, good fire in the carb. Fixed that and still no go. I in the process of a full system troubleshooting procedure. I'm sure is something simple and STUPID
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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my personal favorite is leaving the rotor out...
 
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