Ignition/timing problem

[Joe Pennington]

Re: Duke - Ignition/timing problem

An add-on to Duke's response. While you have the gear off the mainshaft, shim the gear(if neccessary) so you have .002-.007" endplay. Shim kits are available at most Corvette parts retailers/mailorders for around $5.

[Jack Farmer]

Re: Duke - Ignition/timing problem

Duke,

Thanks again. I will do this. I also found the vacuum advance to be leaking, I replaced the vacuum pod and hose. It must have had multiple problems. Sorry to make you re-visit a past issue here, but I am just getting on board with this site. You don't know how much I appreciate this help

Jfarmer

[Duke W.]

Right-on!!! *NM*

[bruce11495]

Re: Ignition/timing problem

Hi....Check the termianl connections at the dist to harness connection. This will give you this symptom too. If the colours got reversed in the 3 way connector. The engine will time both ways, but the "wrong" way gives you about 30 degrees of advance when you are trying to set initial timing.......
Don't ask me how I know about this........!

[Jack Farmer]

Re: Ignition/timing problem

Don't ask...don't tell.

The wires are correct.

Thanks.