He is trying to solve a dead-in-the-water van issue, not tune for performance. Moving a part over while not introducing other variables is a smart way to do it. Once the true problem is fixed then it is time to worry about getting the timing set precisely. Mark raceingcajun wrote: > Come on "Folks", why run the risk of; at the least lowered fuel > mileage/lower performance, and at the worst a burnt piston/head. The > risk is > not worth the savings.......you can buy a brand X timing light for $20.00, > anyone can learn to use one in five minutes!.......... A pawn shop special > may even be less. This is false savings, "like sending a dollor after a > dime". (not exactly sure what that means, just something my Daddy used to > say, but you get the point) > > Howard > > Subject: Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX > > >> As long as you swap the timing clamps along with the distributors you >> should be able to move them back and forth without worrying about the >> timing. > |
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