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Old 01-06-2020, 10:56 PM   #3
cadillac512
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Default Re: 8BA doesnt have power

If you watch the timing marks (using a timing light) at idle, then speed the engine up to 2000 rpm does it advance?

The stock distributors are not a very good setup but should do better than what you describe.



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