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Re: trouble in paradise


<x-flowed>>>timing, so you have to do the points first
and THEN set the timing.

Really??? Wow! Somehow I guess I lucked out last time, then! I'm sure


When you just widen the point gap, the spark starts sooner (timing advances) and lasts longer. If you just narrow the point gap, the spark hits later (timing retards) and has a shorter duration. So, yeah, like Jim says, any time you change the point gap (dwell) you *must* redo the timing.

I find that my 3's have been very sensitive to correct timing. Well, they seem to only be right-on with full, smooth power when timing/gap/advance is all working just so.

Where (and what) is the cam?

The four "lobes" on the distributor shaft that push the points open as the shaft rotates.


-Greg

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