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 Posted: 05-04-2009 03:33 pm
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sjensen24

 

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 Progress report:  I attached a jumper wire to bypass the external ballast resistor.  HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!  Prior to doing this, the car would start missing badly at 3000 rpms.   Immediately after attaching the bypass, I revved to 7000 without a hiccup.

However, still no advance on the timing with engine speed.  I was dreading getting into the distributor, but there was no choice.  I pulled it out and very carefully worked my way into it.  Is it a bad thing if it is filthy inside?  Much oil and gunk to clean out.  I finally made my way down to the weights.  They did seem to be stuck.  I worked them loose and put everything back together.  Bad news is that I still get no advance.  I guess the next step is the expert at Advanced Distributor.

I set the timing to about 20 degrees btdc and restored the vacuum retard, which takes me down to about 12 at 1000 rpm.  The car runs better than it has in a long time and well enough to drive it back home where I can get it into the shop.

Thanks to everyone for all of the valuable advice.