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My TR3B was running OK until I thought I'd check the timing and try to make it run better. Here is what I did. I lined up the timing marks, checked the point gap, and have the rotor pointing toward #1 spark plug. I then turned the vernier knob to the 3rd division of the scale which is 1 division (4 degrees) retarded from center. Then I used the below "Igition On" method to set the timing and finally turned the vernier knob 1 more division back to the center.
<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Ignition "on" Method
Keep lead from coil to distributor connected.
Clip lead from test light to distributor connector noted above & other lead to Positive (Ground) side of the battery.
Turn ignition on.
If test light is on, turn distributor CCW until light goes off. Then turn distributor CW until light just comes on.
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The car starts but will barely stays running. One troubling thing that I have noticed is that prior to messing with the timing the vacuum advance unit was basically parallel with the engine block. After setting the static timing the vacuum advance unit is now pointing toward the front left headlight. This must have something to do with the poor running of the car. I've checked and rechecked mt steps many times and the end result never changes.
I know folks get tired of timing related questions but I'm getting frustrated and would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Art
<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Ignition "on" Method
Keep lead from coil to distributor connected.
Clip lead from test light to distributor connector noted above & other lead to Positive (Ground) side of the battery.
Turn ignition on.
If test light is on, turn distributor CCW until light goes off. Then turn distributor CW until light just comes on.
</span></span>
The car starts but will barely stays running. One troubling thing that I have noticed is that prior to messing with the timing the vacuum advance unit was basically parallel with the engine block. After setting the static timing the vacuum advance unit is now pointing toward the front left headlight. This must have something to do with the poor running of the car. I've checked and rechecked mt steps many times and the end result never changes.
I know folks get tired of timing related questions but I'm getting frustrated and would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Art