One more thing...

There are no graduated marks to determine what degree you are fireing
at (BTDC). I think the marks there are @ TDC(?) The fluted knob on
the side of the Lucas distributer will either retard or advance your
timing 1/2 (or was it one degree?) degree per click.

Inspect your cap and rotor! I went with the Petroncis electronic
ign/coil and it works great! She fired right up in -10! I was having
some drivability issues that I thought may be carb related. I reached
in over the dist. while it was running to check for loose plug wires
and ZAP! I got nailed by a spark about 1 1/2" that emulated from the
face of the cap . The cap had a hairline crack in it allowing
the spark to "leak" to the dist base. This can be dangerous! If there
were any raw fuel to create gas vapors, this errant spark would have
certainly ignited it.

On a related note, if you go with the alternator, get a MARINE grade
one and not just a GM auto one. The marine designation means that the
brushes are covered to prevent an open spark ignition source for fuel
vapors. More cheap insurance!!!

John "Got spark?" Bevins




        
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