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Old 07-30-2012, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by daverascal View Post
What about using a vacuum gauge, I used one to set my idle mixure screws. then I read you can set your timing with one as well.
Yes it can be done, but also another crude way to get the engine running.
A pro uses the positive stop method via the spark plug hole to find true TDC, then mathematically marks the balancer from 10 - 50 degrees BTDC.
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