47 Flathead v8 timing adjustment

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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan

i wouldn't think of the timing as an issue if running rich and wouldn't consider issues involving the radiator or anything extensive.

and it would of interest as to the symptoms leading to the thinking of the engine running rich.

I don’t think there’s a problem with the radiator. But if I need to pull off the distributor to handle timing adjustments, I might need to pull the radiator off from what I can tell. That’s what I’m asking. Can I pull the distributor off without removing the radiator?

That being said, I agree. It’s likely the carb. But I want to know anyway which is why I’m asking. So I can be prepared eventually. Or buy a better guide that will help me.