John:
With the vacuum retard connected and operating (most are long
since dead, so make sure it is really working) set the timing to 4ATDC.
If it is not working, or you disconnect it to set the timing, set it to
10BTDC.
The vacuum capsules dry out and quit working after a few years,
so many people just leave them disconnected and opt for the 10BTDC
number. The car runs just fine w/o the retard, but it will pollute more.
Cheers,
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of JOHN JOHNSON
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 5:32 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Timing
Is there a good reason why the only way I see the timing set is static?
With
the fan so damn close to the radiator it is near impossible to rotate
the
engine to accuratley set it up. Can it be done like most cars with a
simple
timing light? I guess you would dissconnect the vacuum retard for this
procedure. Thanks.
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