<VV> timing WAS powerglide car hesitates off the line

[Frank DuVal]

I use that as a good start, but then do either or both:

1. Use a timing light to check the running timing. This also allows you 
to see the action of the vacuum and mechanical advance.

2. listen to the engine and advance the timing then drive the car and 
listen for pining. The more deaf I get, the less I do this method! But 
back in the day, I didn't need a timing light for years. This method 
allows you to set the timing for the exact fuel you are running at the 
moment.

Frank DuVal


On 7/16/2014 8:58 PM, kenpepke--- via VirtualVairs wrote:
> I always recommend setting the timing with the engine not running.
>
> Remove the secondary coil wire from the distributor cap and ground it.
> wire a 12v light bulb between the ignition primary wire and the points.
> turn the crankshaft so the damper mark lines up with the degree setting you want
> slightly loosen the distributor hold down.
> turn the ignition key to the on / run position.
> slowly and carefully turn the distributor back and forth.
> the bulb will come on and go off.
> Move back and forth in smaller and smaller increments until you locate the point at which the bulb is just barely off.
> Tighten the distributor, remove the bulb, return the coil secondary wire to the cap.
>
> The timing is now set to the exact point you have chosen.  There will be no variation due to vacuum or advance weights interference.
>
> Ken Pepke
> Wyandotte, MI
> 65 Monza 2 door 110hp, 4 speed
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