DavidThorn
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Having problems with igntion timing on my car. If timing is set correctly with stobe light car lacks power and returns about 18 to the gallon but runs sweetly at tickover and can be slowed down to about 600 revs. Advancing the ignition by about 10 degrees makes the car run much better under load and returns 24 to the gallon - but tickover is uneven and lumpy and will not slow to below 1000 rpm. Any ideas a friend looked at the distributor and felt that it was not badley worn. The vacum on the adavance and retard seems to be holding (tested by sucking on the pipe). I suspect that the springs may be to weak (or perhaps to strong) Anyone any ideas?