If the distributor moves back and forth you're good to go on that one. Check to see if the distributor locking bolt is tight, it should only go so far and then right back. To check the points, pop the cap off the distributor, and turn the engine over by hand until the rubbing block pushes the points open to the widest point. Points should be nice and clean, no pitting, corrosion, or other nasties. A .016" feeler should fit in the gap. If not, loosen the lock screw and adjust them so it does. After that, recheck the timing.

Last edited by waldo53; 01/19/2012 5:03 AM.