Just turn the distributor clockwise and start it up.
You won't hurt it.
I would guess you still have the hold down clap just snug at this point.
You won't hurt it.
I would guess you still have the hold down clap just snug at this point.
Thanks everyone for all the responses. I won't get back to this issue until Friday. I'll do what is suggested in these threads. So that I understand, to advance the entire distributor one tooth, I should bring #1 up to TDC, remove the cap, see where the rotor is pointing, if at #1, pull the distributor turning it clockwise one tooth, lining up the oil pump shaft and dropping it back in??? Lets say at TDC, the rotor is pointing to #6 tower in the cap. Can't I follow the same procedure regardless if it's #1 or #6, but it should be one or the other?? I'm only looking to advance it one tooth. Or do I have this back asswards as usual?? Is there another, better way?? Many thank, Carmine.Yes,you're going to advance it one tooth so,then you should be able to move the dist.enough to bring it in.
See, this is what I don't understand. Another mental block. If I need to advance the timing on the distributor, why can't I just turn it?? I have almost a quarter turn clock wise which might be enough. Not sure why I have to pull the distributor and turn it clock wise one tooth. I will do that and whatever else is necessary to get it right, Carmine.Trying to compare the idle rpm with the old cam and new cam is like comparing apples to oranges in my opinion, more so with the timing not being set to spec yet. Without making any adjustments to the carburetor, once the timing is set correctly, my guess is the engine will idle much higher than with the old cam, but until the timing is set correctly, you will not know. Another guess is that you will probably have to advance the timing 10-15 degrees from where it is now to get close. But this is only a guess. Good luck Carmine, I know you'll get it.
Guys, not explaining myself properly again. My apologies. With the motor running and vacuum advance hooked up, at about 800-900 rpm's, I'm at 12 degrees advance. The1/4 turn will more than enough.I thought that you said that you didn't have enough room due to the vac.advance/cyl.head interference.