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For 35.5 total w vac disconnected you would (at ~3000-3500 rpm or until it is maxed out) turn dist until the new mark you made is at the timing tab zero point



I can set the idle anywhere in order to set the timing to the mark. When you say "3000 to 3500 rpm`s, or ((wherever it maxes out))." I can set it to 4000 or 5000 it maxes out at 6500 and I have had my tach ping off 7000 in the driveway, what do you mean wherever it maxes out ?

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"First and foremost timing needs to be set spot on before carb adjustments. When dialing in the carb with a gauge it needs to be in gear. You're vacuum needs to be connected to ported vacuum."

My vac advance is connected to the carb so I assume that is ported correct ?
When I adjusted the timing and the carb earlier I did it in Park, so I will go try that again, thanks for the tip.

I have always set my timing by ear, I turn the distributor until it runs choppy, then back it off Just until it smooths out and then a "hare" more and tighten the distributor. I have been doing it that way for 20 years because I get the best per