This is a very good explaination of vacuum advance and its relation to correct timing in relation to a correct timed engine under load.

HERE- http://www.classicchevytrucks.20m.com/vacuum.htm

In my case the vacuum advance had a busted diaphram ( I took it apart) which I theroized caused the engine to be "out of time" under load.

Hope this helps.Hobert


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