Incorrect Timing Adjustment causing heat issues?

You just cant find people that know how to work on cars anymore:) There are a couple of ways to set timing,setting at 10 initial is one,and setting for 32-36 full out is another. But yes, the "misfire" could be anything...after the electrical parts are ruled out,it could be mechanical. probably a bad wire though, its tough to get good parts these days:)


You have to set both initial and total. They are not separate.