Incorrect timing on pulley of 53' Mercury

[Merc Cruzer]

Originally Posted by Hoop

Merc, not talking about a Y block ...

Do the ignition math on a Ford 6 cylinder and then V8. Check the initial timing on each. Consider your 28 degree advance (which you just edited out.).

Do you see a coincidence?

Fun, huh? Probably simply slipped ....

Did they offer power steering on flathead 6 cylinder cars/trucks then? Interesting thought.

I am thinking that I might be able to pull the bolt and washer from the front of the crank again and blindly feel for both the slot on the pulley and the slot on the crank to see if they are lined up or not. Only way to do it is with a mirror.

I do have a cable that attaches to my cell phone that is a camera with a light on the end . Might give that a try.

Slippage, still seams to be the most logical explanation.