B BrOnZe New Member May 31, 2013 #1 May 31, 2013 #1 Got a problem with the Haynes service manual. It States, set timing to 5 degrees <>2 deg. but no if it is before or after. Got a dual vacuum advance unit. It runs bad on BTDC and ATDC. No telling yet. any help.?
Got a problem with the Haynes service manual. It States, set timing to 5 degrees <>2 deg. but no if it is before or after. Got a dual vacuum advance unit. It runs bad on BTDC and ATDC. No telling yet. any help.?
Scott O'Kashan Super Moderator Sep 2, 2014 #2 Sep 2, 2014 #2 BrOnZe - Did you try setting it to both settings and seeing how the engine ran? How did you make out with this problem?
BrOnZe - Did you try setting it to both settings and seeing how the engine ran? How did you make out with this problem?
Donabed Kopoian 6 Speed Master Sep 3, 2014 #3 Sep 3, 2014 #3 Old thread, but timing will always be BTDC, and you are supposed to remove and plug all vacuum lines at the distributor advance while setting the timing at engine idle speed.
Old thread, but timing will always be BTDC, and you are supposed to remove and plug all vacuum lines at the distributor advance while setting the timing at engine idle speed.
