Eric,

I have a similar amalgamation of parts, and ran into a similar situation recently.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...5_tune-up_advice_needed.html#Post1167873

When timing to max vacuum, it was about 10 degrees advanced according to a timing light. I am in the process of field testing with the "ping" test.

Paul


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