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Re: having trouble setting timing on a 87 toy
Posted to Emissions Forum on 11/4/2000

Hi Aaron,

This is a common problem on these models. The centrifugal advance mechanisms stick and may (or will) not return to it base setting. Yank the distributor out and tear it down. Often some extra heat will be needed to get the upper advance mechanism o... Login to read more.