[T3] new distributor

["Garret Trask" <garret_trask@hotmail.com>]

<x-flowed>I've replaced my 009 distributor with a vacuum advance one that is correct 
for my car.  My car is a 68 Notchback that has dual solex carbs, and the 
distributor part number is 311 905 205G.

Since installing it, my car appears to be running hot (the only evidence I 
have is that it "smells" hot, and when I turn on the rear heat and put my 
hand back there, the air coming out feels hotter than it used to).  Can you 
guys suggest some less subjective ways to judge whether my car is 
overheating?

I timed it statically to 7.5 degress BTDC (according to the Muir guide).  I 
know the Muir guide is sometimes wrong, but my Bentley covers 1968 and newer 
models with fuel injection, so it won't help me here.  I have a Haynes on 
order (hopefully will get it sometime this week).  I also confirmed that the 
vacuum advance is working using a strobe timing light and revving the 
engine.

The car appears to run fine at all speeds.  I don't hear any pinging or 
backfiring.

Can anyone confirm whether the 7.5 degress BTDC setting is correct for that 
distributor?

Thank you,

Gary Trask
68 Notchback

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