[vector1]

thanks guys, your thoughts pretty much agree with mine, i just cannot figure this out. i checked the mechanical without the vacuum. i told them it would not idle at less then 1200 rpm.

initially the rotor was binding and not advancing correctly which led me to check the timing at advance. this is a brand new $400 distributor that is supposed to be curved on a distributor machine that has been sent back once.

i told them i wanted all the advance in at 2600 which is cruise at 60, and they did change one of the heavier springs for a lighter looking one.

i just don't understand why i don't have 20 deg. advance on the mechanical side and thought maybe i was missing something.

maybe i'm getting some advance at idle so i'll check it again but i had it idling at 1000 and there was no difference i could tell.

also those familiar with the hei's, the post the weights swing on have a groove above the weights for a circlip, there is none, only the springs holding the weights on and i can move the weights up to the springs and they could miss the center stop piece, is this kosher? i put some circips on for peace of mind.