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Since rebuilding the engine about this time last year I have had issues with 
the idle. Recently Vance had a post about how to verify that the cam timing 
was correct. I did the check and found that 11 and 12 rockers were not even. By 
rocking the crank 16 degrees clockwise I could get them even with 1 and 2 
closed. Called Vance, he agreed that I was probably off one tooth on the cam 
gear. 
Corrected that. Reset cam drive gear to Bentley specs. I am running 9.5to 1 
CR. Premium gas . 400 ft above sealevel, no anti-run valve, 150 PI cam, Good's 
1.65to 1 rockers. As to the spark exchange I don't hear arcing but the leading 
tip of the rotor is a bit discolored and the posts in the cap are a bit 
burnt.  I am going to try your suggestion on shortening the spring on the 
retard 
capsule. I need a small tap as I am going to install a set screw to make it 
adjustable. Sorry about the long tirade last night. I was really frustrated at 
not 
making any headway. GeeZ-I hope this just isn't due to some bad petrol.
Thanks All
Mike C  
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