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Papo J · 01-27-2009, 11:02 AM

Make sure that the static timing is set correctly (aligning the cam gears and crank with the timing marks) and make sure that the distributor is inserted into the head as stated in the BGB or Haines manual. There is no way of properly setting the ignition timing unless the engine is running.

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Papo J 6SPD GTE Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 588 Thanks: 2 Thanked 50 Times in 49 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Make sure that the static timing is set correctly (aligning the cam gears and crank with the timing marks) and make sure that the distributor is inserted into the head as stated in the BGB or Haines manual. There is no way of properly setting the ignition timing unless the engine is running.