The car is finally running good!

[Smooth_One]

Originally Posted by robgross1930

I push the lever all the way up when cranking as Ford intended. At that position the number 1 cylinder will receive the spark at Top Dead Center on the compression stroke and the other cylinders will follow accordingly if the timing has been set correctly. If you pull the lever down and advance the timing too much, the engine will labor to crank and if you advance the timing too far, the engine will kick back and bend the starter shaft.

Ok thanks! I am still learning and I'm sure I'll be learning from you guys for years to come.
I do ALWAYS start it in the full retard position.