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brian.b

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Timing ?
« on: August 23, 2016, 03:06:34 PM »
Hey guys witch way do I turn the distributer to regard the timing.....
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Re: Timing ?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2016, 05:03:00 PM »
The rotor turns counter clockwise so if you turn the distributor counter clockwise that means the points will close later, hence timing is retarded (or regarded if you prefer).
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Re: Timing ?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2016, 11:36:14 PM »
Yes you turn the distributor clockwise to advance but the rotor turns counterclockwise. The vacuum advance pulls the breaker plate clockwise to advance timing.