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#20714 08/18/2003 11:24 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | don,
I have always set the timing to the timing mark (disconnect/plug the vacuum advance line as you state). I then set the carburetor by setting the idle speed to the desired rpm and then adjust the mixture screw at the maximum vacuum reading.
Sequence of tune-up operations:
1. Set points (if new, put in new condensor)
2. Set timing (after turning in the distributor lubricant "cup")
3. Set carburetor
- set idle speed
- set mixture to maximum vacuum (connect to wiper vacuum line)
- recheck idle speed
- recheck mixture
4. Recheck timing
5. Reconnect vacuum advance line
6. Cruise for burgers
This might seem redundant but it works.
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