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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 1:10 AM
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oh and to answere your question yes one of those craftsman advance timing lights...i never used one always used the convental no gadget light..
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 1:15 PM
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The mark on the harmonic balancer may have slid, but also consider

that mark is for stock engines, normal driving, and standard tune-ups

and specs.

Maybe you want to try setting the timing by ear.

Loosen the distributor lockdown ring.

With the engine running,(wear heavy boots and socks) grasp

the distributor with a thick, heavy, dry rag. Slowly rotate the

dist till you hear the tnk,tnk,tnk of post ignition, then slowly back it

off a couple degrees. Then lock it down, and test run her.

Won't cost ya nuthin'...
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