setting ignition timing

Posted by Wayne Parker on Aug.21, 1996 at 12:45:27

I have a rebuilt engine (bored .060 oversize) and a completely rebuilt distributor.I have set the timing so thatthe spark for #1occurs just as the timing pin slips into the recess on the cam gear.With this setting the car starts very easily but it will not idle down so that I can "count 'em off."At 45 - 50 mph it runs very well at 3/4of full advance.If you run full advance, it hesitates and misses suggestingthat the timing is too far advanced.I have experimented by retarding the timing a little, but then it was very difficult to start although I did get the slow idle that is typical to the 'A."Otherwise gas mileage is typical and accleration is adequate.Any suggestions?

Follow Ups:
Re: setting ignition timing Mike Chapman Aug.28, 1996 at 14:58:46(1)
Re: setting ignition timing Doug Linden Sep. 05, 1996 at 14:13:45(0)

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