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Problems with distrubutor (90 L98)

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Old May 3, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Or I decided to back down my timing from 10* to 8*. Only problem was that the large cap was against the plenum and couldnt be backed off anymore. So I Rotated the entire disribuitor back. The fireing order is right but it wont run at any less than 12* and it pings like a mother (I could hear the valve clatter through the cover!). However, it idles fine. Theres a little popping out the exahust too.

Any suguestions before I tear it all apart and start over?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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Nevermind,.... I fixed it. :banghead:

It pays to step back, get a drink, and look at the big picture. :bb
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Old May 3, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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If the wires in the front of the dist are pointed at the middle of the intake base you should be fine so long as you get the rotor pointed right.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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Well..........aren't you going to tell us what you found? Most of us ole dudes have "been there and done it" too!
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