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    phijon is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Cool using my timing light

     



    timing mark on my 502 ramjet complete motor is jumping a good 10 degrees both sides of the base timing of 8 degrees it's not steady whats up

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    I'd check the basics first, did you pull the dist vacuum line & block it.( I've done that a few times. ) Does it have a roller cam ? Could be the cam walking back & forth a little , cam button or retainer ? Sounds more like a vacuum problem.
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    Some ignition systems don`t play well with some timing lights.
    Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)

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