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Gufshoz · 03-23-2019, 10:12 AM

I need some advice. I time my '30 A according to Les Andrews book, with a test light. I set the engine at TDC and the spark lever at the top position, then I rotate the distributor cam twice counterclockwise before just getting the light on for #1. When I try to advance the lever (pulldown) it wants to go almost to the middle of the segments before the light goes off. The motor will start, but I have to advance the lever all the way and if I retard it the motor bogs down. I did a test drive and I had to keep the motor racing to make it back home. Also it backfires a lot. I know it feels like the timing is off.
Advice?

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03-23-2019, 10:12 AM	#1
Gufshoz Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 80	Distributer I need some advice. I time my '30 A according to Les Andrews book, with a test light. I set the engine at TDC and the spark lever at the top position, then I rotate the distributor cam twice counterclockwise before just getting the light on for #1. When I try to advance the lever (pulldown) it wants to go almost to the middle of the segments before the light goes off. The motor will start, but I have to advance the lever all the way and if I retard it the motor bogs down. I did a test drive and I had to keep the motor racing to make it back home. Also it backfires a lot. I know it feels like the timing is off. Advice?