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Can I advance timing with spout in?

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ShortThrow50

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Im trying to time my car but after I set the engine at tdc on compression stroke and put rotor at number cylinder 1 terminal the car wont start. It will sputter for a second and stall if i keep the gas pedal floored. It starts fine and idles with it in. I think the problem is that there isnt enough timing advance with the spout out to keep her running. So can I just start the car with it in and advance it till the car stays running with the spout out and then time it. The reason i ask is because the shop manual says to start the car with spout out, time it, then shut the car off and reinstall spout.
 

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Just have someone crank with spout out and turn the distributor till it starts. Make sure its right on the money with tdc and rotor position before you do that.
 

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ahh man. you kiddin me? That sucks cause know one is around to help.
 

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Of course you can start the car with the SPOUT connector installed (while turning the dizzy to get it to catch).
It's easier to time a warm engine.

Good luck.
 
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