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Thanks for the replies. I just check and it retards 4* with and without the vacuum line connected to the distributor. Could it be a distributor problem? The car runs a little rough between 1000 to 1400 RPM. Thanks

Have a 360 crate 380HP motor. have timing set at 20* initial and 37* max. With dialed timing light set at 20* at idle when increasing RPM motor retards about 3* before it advances also happens when revving motor. When driving car feels rough between 1000 to 1400 RPM. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks for all the helpful ideas.. I will give them a try on Thursday.

Very Nice,,, Good Job

Thanks for all the info I will give it a try. If my initial needs to be increased and my max timing passes 38* do I need to weld the slots smaller decreasing the Dist advance travel? I have tried to bring my initial to 16 and my total would be 42

what would be the best way the increase the initial to 18 to 20

Need help with a 360 crate 300HP did a tune up and even swapped carbuators. I have the initial timing set at 10* BTDC and total set at 37*. when motor revs up between 1200 and 1400 RPM it sputters then runs fine. Can't find the problem. It also does it with the vacuum advance hooked up. Do I...