Just a thought - but are you sure you're at TDC? The crank pulley can be
lined up 180 out.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "reblues.net" <reblues@reblues.net>
To: "Mark Dent" <mark@dealermats.com>; "datsun list"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: Timing problems..... I want to get to The Glen!
> Mark,
>
> First I would double-check that distributor was completely seated. Then I
> would check the wire I was testing was the # 1 wire. With the engine set
as
> you described, pull the distributor cap. The rotor should be pointing to
the
> # 1 terminal in the cap. I haven't had my engine together in so long I
> can't remember with what position that is, but that's the one you should
use
> to set the timing.
>
> To do the initial setting on the timing. Line the degree line you are
> setting for at the timing mark. With distributor loose, and the ignition
> on, slowly turn the distributor until the points spark. This should get
you
> close enough to get it running.
>
> Wish I was going to the Glen!
>
> Good Luck
> Richard
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Dent" <mark@dealermats.com>
> To: "datsun list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 5:56 PM
> Subject: Timing problems..... I want to get to The Glen!
>
>
> > Ok here goes.
> >
> > I rebuilt my carbs and want to get them set right. I figured I might as
> well
> > get the timing set right first. That was 2 weeks ago.....
> >
> >
> > I have the motor at TDC. On the compression stroke. The notch in the
> pulley
> > lines up with the mark on the cover. I put the distributor gear in with
> the
> > slot at 11:25. Put everything together and get out the timing light.
> Here is
> > where it gets strange.
> >
> >
> > The best I can get with the timing light is about 40 degrees BTDC. Both
> the
> > adjusting screw and bolt are loose. I have moved the gear a notch in
both
> > directions, not off a tooth.
> > I am doing this with the vacuum line disconnected. What am I missing?
Is
> > there a way to set it without the car running so I can set it and then
> adjust
> > the carbs?
> >
> > My distributor is a 7.5 one. R motor. Stock SU's
> >
> > Could the mechanical advance be kicking in? It is at a high idle....
> >
> >
> > I thought this would be easy........
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark
> > Baltimore MD U.S.A.
> > 63 & 64 1500's 68 1600
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> >
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