I would check the timing mark for TDC first. Pull the first plug and you may be
able to see the top of the piston or you can feel it with a screwdriver.
Allen
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> On Feb 28, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Wbeech@flash.net <wbeech@flash.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks to all who responded with good thoughts. Because this motor was in
> such good shape when I got it I did not pull it apart. I like the idea that
> it is the distributor drive, will move it a tooth at a time and see.
> All the best,
> Bill
>
> Sent from my DynaTAC 8000X
>
> On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
> As long as it doesn't ping or overheat, it should be OK.
>
>> I turned the dizzy clockwise until it started to stumble,
>> then brought it back to the best smooth RPM position. First
>> road test was great, compression at 175 across 4. Can I
>> leave it there? If not, what should I be looking for?
>
>
>
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