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Originally Posted by ndutton
Using max loaded RPM as a timing indicator requires the advance weights to be in good, free moving and lubricated condition for a proper result.
Is there an aversion to setting timing to the marks with a timing light? That's what I did and my engine runs the best it ever has. If the factory marks are difficult to access or see, create your own (also what I did).
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Before starting things yesterday I made a mark on the flywheel pin (when #1 at TDC) and at current idle of ~900 rpm the timing light was showing the tick mark to be to the right of the mark on the flywheel cover (sorry no pics). This is when I went to loosen the dist clamp and could not get it to move - so I thought I was doing it wrong and thought best to check here.
Should I be able to take that clamp right off to make sure it isn't rusted/stuck without worrying about the dist moving? Then once know that attach it back on snug but enough so dist can rotate?
How much effort does it take to rotate?