I forgot to mention that when you do the static timing and the ball is on the pointer with the no 1 cylinder on compression, the rotor should point at the no 1 cylinder on the distributor cap. If it's off, loosen the clamp and turn the dizzy until it does. THEN, when it starts, you can dynamically time with a light. Sorry about that. It's a little early here.

Check what SimS also said.

Mark

1951 Chevy 3100
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