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Old 03-14-2010, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jlb169 View Post
Guys I need your suggestions on possible timing problems with my FE. It's a Unilite dist. with a Mallory Hyfire. Vac. line is installed. Idle speeds run fine, up to about 3000, 3200 rpms. Timing is set at 35* total at 3000 rpms. Above 3000 engine starts to brakeup. The engine even at low rpms doesn't have a lot of crispness to it. It seems to run hard. Warm starts are hard starts on the starter. Are there any adjustments you can suggest.
Ignition timing is a very small piece of the entire puzzle. There could be valve timing problems, loss of spark, fuel mixture issues... etc, etc.. Don't overlook the whole picture while focusing on one potential problem.
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