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 Posted: 06-28-2024 03:59 pm
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 Alan: just saw this thread. Yes, it's a retard capsule, not an advance as you noted. Since they were for
pollution: as Tim pointed out, they usually go "bad" very quickly/ Since they are not need ed (unless you're located in some place that requires that) we just remove them totally and seal up both sides with whatever, usually silicone). You must also screw the to swivel plate to the bottom plate so you don't have the timing bouncing around. The #6X32 thd/in for the condenser provides a good place to do that.
Your total advance(around 3000 rom) should be no more than 30BTDC, unlike most older American cars with their same-side intake-exhaust manifolds being 35-37BTDC. Your idle timing will likely be around 15BTDC now, which is fine.