Re: Timing questions
You should always set the point gap first to .018-.022, then set the timing. I always set the points to .020. As the rubbing block wears the points will close up and change the timing. By re-setting the points back to where you set them the timing is restored.
You can remove the distributor from the car and re-install it without upsetting the timing as long as you do not loosen the screw holding the point cam. And as long as you put it back in the same car you took it out of.
If you carry a spare distributor, set the points, set the timing, and run it in the car to make sure it runs good. Now you can remove it from the car and if you have a need to replace the distributor on a tour, it is ready to go without any adjustments. Just don't try to put it in a different car as it will not be timed for that car.
Tom Endy
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