Dumb Timing question?

[TF360]

Good thought. The idle was a little high because the engine wasn't running just right. I did retard it quite a bit, and checked.

 

[67Dart273]

One other quick thought? The plug wires are very skinny older 7mm, and the timing light plug wire attachment clamp is pretty loose on there. I'm wondering if that might be causing a problem.

No, but on some lights the direction of the clamp, or even position on the wire can make a difference. Try flipping the clamp over, and moving it up/ down the wire.

 

[TT5.9mag]

Stop doing anything until you verify that the balancer has or hasn’t slipped. If it has EVERY other thing you do won’t matter.

 

[TF360]

Ok, bumped it over and felt compression over the #1 plug hole. Pulled the cap, and I'm pretty sure the rotor should be pointed straight ahead. It looks like it off to the right a little. Intake valve definitely closed. I took a measurement and the piston is at the top and 1/2 an inch from the bottom of the spark plug hole , all with the Balancer at 0. What do you guys think?

 

[TF360]

Another pic of the rockers (first one doesn't look right) Intake closed completely, and Exhaust Rocker moved just a hair.

 

[Demonracer]

So, where is the timing mark on the balancer?

 

[TF360]

It is on zero (0)

 

[TF360]

Meant to say 1st picture of rockers doesn't look right. Second picture looks more accurate

 

[TF360]

Ok, went back out and I think I was one tooth off on the oil pump drive shaft. Got it to line up straight ahead in perfect alignment with #1 plug wire.

 

[MILO]

While you can't directly "adjust timing" with a vacuum gauge, you can use it to help determine the optimal ignition timing for your engine. A vacuum gauge can help you find the point where the engine is producing the highest vacuum, which corresponds to the best timing setting Just make sure to hook vac gauge to manifold vacuum not carburetor vacuum

 

[Mattax]

Not really. In part because most people check idle in neutral.