<VV> Correct timing on 65 140 motor with 68 #371 distributor???

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi John

I agree with Seth, the best thing to do would be to use the 330 parts in the rebuilt housing.  However, until you get around to that my best suggestion is to run it at the '68 spec.  The 371 distributor has 32 degrees of centrifugal advance at 3000 rpm and the spec at idle is 4 degrees, equaling the usual 36 degrees.  You might back that off a couple degrees if it pings, but that's about where I'd run it.

--Bryan

> On Aug 4, 2019, at 7:12 AM, John Gull via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org <mailto:virtualvairs at corvair.org>> wrote:
> 
> I am having troubles achieving optimal timing on my 65 140 motor . I replaced a very sloppy 330 distributor with a double bushed 68 140 distributor #371. According to charts for distributors they are totally different initial timing settings. I am set at 18 degrees at idle and runs good in low rpm but not in higher rpms. Any suggestions would be appreciated. John Gull in Asheville NC