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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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I need to retard the timming on my motor, which direction would that be, clockwise or counter clockwise?
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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Looking at the top of the distributor down, it would be clockwise to retard.
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Thanks Pete!
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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467-Ratman,

I need some help!! I got my new HEI unit in and now looking for a 12volt switched source that is powered WHEN the motors is cranking....

What did you do for your 12 volt source?????

Please help!!!

Thanks!!

Bob :cheers:
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Bob, We went right to the starter post for power for the MSD. Originally he had it hooked up to the alternator but MSD said that was a bad idea. No problem since it has been hooked to the starter....
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Why?
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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Default Re: Adjust timmig, which direction (bigvette1)

Not sure why MSD does not want you to use the alternator for power, but in the instructions they say DO NOT hook up the main power for MSD at the alternator. Maybe it could cause a voltage spike?
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