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Locked distributor advance #172032 12/20/08 10:58 PM 12/20/08 10:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	How many of you guys have your advance locked on your distributors? Would like to know reasoning and basic engine combos. Thanks, Beep 4891910-09-111(2).JPG (186 downloads)

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172033 12/20/08 11:11 PM 12/20/08 11:11 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: How many of you guys have your advance locked on your distributors? Would like to know reasoning and basic engine combos. Thanks, Beep Dizzy's are locked out when using crank trigger... it can be a problem starting motor due to timing is at full advance from the go..some mills you can get cranking and flip on the ignition and it works fine..I had this setup on my motor and fought kick-backs, broken starters and starter ring gears...It is not worth the extra cash for the trigger in my opinion... 4891934-wdg12.jpg (162 downloads)

Re: Locked distributor advance #172034 12/20/08 11:32 PM 12/20/08 11:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH	Mines locked out No problems starting either

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: WILD BILL] #172035 12/20/08 11:50 PM 12/20/08 11:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 288 Delmont, Pa. S SRT8Challenger enthusiast
SRT8Challenger enthusiast S Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 288 Delmont, Pa.	Mine has been locked out for the last two years! No kickback yet! Ed

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Re: Locked distributor advance #172037 12/20/08 11:56 PM 12/20/08 11:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY A Ari440 master
Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	locked timing 35-38 and msd start retard box Last edited by Ari440; 12/20/08 11:57 PM. 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Ari440] #172038 12/21/08 04:34 AM 12/21/08 04:34 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Thanks guys. Ari440, Does your start retard pull 20* when cranking? I think the one I have is capable of that. Beep 4892295-09-111(2).JPG (161 downloads)

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172039 12/21/08 06:06 AM 12/21/08 06:06 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	i've locked my dizzy but then i'm using a timing computer & crank trigger. timing is 18* on start up, 23* from 500 - 4000rpm(brake limiter set at 38)4000 - 7500rpm 36* & decreases every 100 rpm above that. easy starting with this program & full power dont come on till after the brake is released & going for converter stall of 5500 rpm, easy on the engine this way

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: rebel] #172040 12/21/08 06:37 AM 12/21/08 06:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,646 Ringtown, Pa. Dartsport540 top fuel
Dartsport540 top fuel Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,646 Ringtown, Pa.	I run a FBO distributor. It has 10* advance built in. Full advance by 1800 rpm. My timing is set at 25* initial, and 35* full advance. Works for me. I spin the motor 1st, and then flip the ignition switch. Vrooom!! 548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172041 12/21/08 09:52 AM 12/21/08 09:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,233 Eastern North Carolina cyphre666
cyphre666 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,233 Eastern North Carolina	Mine is locked out at 33�. I use a MSD 7 3 AL with the 25� start retard

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172042 12/21/08 11:16 AM 12/21/08 11:16 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY A Ari440 master
Ari440 master A Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,618 long island NY	Quote: Thanks guys. Ari440, Does your start retard pull 20* when cranking? I think the one I have is capable of that. Beep yes 1.39 9.85 - 137 mph

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172043 12/21/08 01:03 PM 12/21/08 01:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 529 Rowlett, TX 7 74DusterP457 mopar addict
74DusterP457 mopar addict 7 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 529 Rowlett, TX	I've offered this once before. Buy a set of light advance springs. Remove the two installed springs, install one of the light springs. Advance is very quick and no starting problems. For the street, you can't beat this little trick Paul

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: 74DusterP457] #172044 12/21/08 01:43 PM 12/21/08 01:43 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: I've offered this once before. Buy a set of light advance springs. Remove the two installed springs, install one of the light springs. Advance is very quick and no starting problems. For the street, you can't beat this little trick paul(quote) That's what I did as well, works great..No need for a $200 digital retard box and a trigger. 4892807-coronet007.jpg (120 downloads) Last edited by poppa J; 12/21/08 01:45 PM.

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Bigbeep] #172045 12/21/08 07:03 PM 12/21/08 07:03 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Locked out street/strip car 12.11 comp. stroked 400(470)and starts and runs fine even on 91 pump swill. Been that way for years and to me it`s easier than messing w/springs and bushings + idles better and can set total advance at idle w/out winging the hell out of the motor. 4893517-domtrack.jpg (76 downloads) Last edited by Thumperdart; 12/23/08 12:52 AM. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Thumperdart] #172046 12/21/08 07:12 PM 12/21/08 07:12 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Lots of good info here guys. Thanks. Just running ideas and options thru my thick skull now. Beep 4893528-09-111(2).JPG (160 downloads)

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: 74DusterP457] #172047 12/21/08 08:48 PM 12/21/08 08:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	Quote: I've offered this once before. Buy a set of light advance springs. Remove the two installed springs, install one of the light springs. Advance is very quick and no starting problems. For the street, you can't beat this little trick Paul one light spring Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: sixpackgut] #172048 12/21/08 08:54 PM 12/21/08 08:54 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 902 Mopar Lane,Mississippi 6 67HEMI super stock
67HEMI super stock 6 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 902 Mopar Lane,Mississippi	I use an MSD Distributor with the light springs and black(largest) stop. Timing is 17 at idle and 35 by 2400 rpm, no starting problems and has a lot cleaner idle. '33 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe Blown Aluminum HEMI w/bolt ons (under construction) '69 Chrysler 300 Convertible 375 HP 440 '71 Plymouth Duster 360 W/EFI (Wife's Ride) '12 Ram MegaCab Dually 6.7 Cummins

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: 67HEMI] #172049 12/22/08 01:48 AM 12/22/08 01:48 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,027 Dearborn Hts, MI Sledge_57 master
Sledge_57 master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,027 Dearborn Hts, MI	One light spring, interesting How soon do you get full advance with that setup (MSD dizzy)? Doug 1967 "Pedal Car" 500" low deck , TF 727, 4.30 Locker Best to Date: 11.67 @ 114.9 1.64 60ft "Kids in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause kids..."

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: Sledge_57] #172050 12/22/08 09:44 AM 12/22/08 09:44 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	Quote: One light spring, interesting How soon do you get full advance with that setup (MSD dizzy)? as soon as it starts Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: Locked distributor advance [Re: sixpackgut] #172051 12/22/08 01:20 PM 12/22/08 01:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: One light spring, interesting How soon do you get full advance with that setup (MSD dizzy)? as soon as it starts problem only running one spring is you some time get rpm's going up and down. if you run one light silver and one light blue it will keep it stable and accomplish the same thing

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