Hi there,

I have a question about setting the ignition timing on a slant six: Whenever i hook up a timing light and check out the indicator on the flywheel, the engine will only run nicely when the mark on the flywheel is way below the indicating thing. If i set the ignition exactly on the indication, the engine dies immediately. Does anyone know what's going on?

regards. Willem

 

Do you have the vacuum discounted from the distributer?

It should be.

 

Well, my distributor doesnt have a vacuum advance.
Would that be the cause?

 

In this case.... Try setting it with a vacuum gauge and see if that works better.

 

Because something is off , distributer or the damper.

 

Correct Bob?

 

I just love the slant 6, anyway I would check the timing chain. Turn the crankshaft back and forth while watching the rotor in the dizzy to check for too much play. This is common on the 6 with the plastic teeth on the cam.

good luck, john