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PKRWUD · 01-27-2002, 10:49 PM

The spout connector is about a half inch wide by 1 inch long by 3/8". It's small, and is nothing more than a jumper. Removing it takes away the ability of the ECM to adjust the timing, which is necessary for adjusting the timing. Follow the harness from the TFI module on the side of the distributor, and you'll find it. After warming the engine up, turn it off, and remove the spout. Restart the engine, and use your timing light to see where the idle advance really is. This is the only time you should adjust it, because it's the only time you will be able to tell how much youve changed it. Anyway, after you set it where you want it, tighten down the distributor, shut off the engine and reinstall the spout. Simple. If you forget to reinstall the spout, your ignition will never advance. The higher the rpms, without advancing the timing, the more power you are losing.

Take care,
-Chris

01-27-2002, 10:49 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The spout connector is about a half inch wide by 1 inch long by 3/8". It's small, and is nothing more than a jumper. Removing it takes away the ability of the ECM to adjust the timing, which is necessary for adjusting the timing. Follow the harness from the TFI module on the side of the distributor, and you'll find it. After warming the engine up, turn it off, and remove the spout. Restart the engine, and use your timing light to see where the idle advance really is. This is the only time you should adjust it, because it's the only time you will be able to tell how much youve changed it. Anyway, after you set it where you want it, tighten down the distributor, shut off the engine and reinstall the spout. Simple. If you forget to reinstall the spout, your ignition will never advance. The higher the rpms, without advancing the timing, the more power you are losing. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!