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Something that makes timing easier is to use a dot of white paint at the desired advance. Clean the pulley with brake or carb cleaner, dry with a clean rag, then turn till the marks are visible. Use a dot or stripe of white paint at whatever timing advance you want to get, and a dot at the tip of the timing 'pointer' thingie. That way, you can see the marks line up and it takes a very little time to get things set right where you want them.
One thing to check- after you tighten the distributor bolts, re-check the timing, because it will very often move a little when the bolts are pulled snug.
My dad used to set the timing without a light when he didn't have one handy. He'd get close, and use a hand on the throttle at the carb to rev the engine quickly. When the engine would rev up as quickly as he could get it, he'd tighten the distributor. This was almost a necessity with the old Ford V8's, because the timing would change a lot when you adjusted the points, which also slipped a lot. (Anyone remember setting ignition points witha dwell meter?)
Just wanted to put in my .02 worth, and to comment on the excellent pictures and tutorial. Thanks.
Jim
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