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65efi · 07-14-2002, 11:33 PM

I had checked the vacuum with the engine idling and saw that it only had like 15 inches of vacuum. I turned the motor off, turned the distributor to advance the timing, and restarted it. This time, with the timing now advanced, I had 19 inches of vacuum.

I actually have no idea what the timing is currently set at, as I haven't had a chance to put a light to it.

Don't sweat the confusion, sometimes I think the things I type only make sense to me!

If you're having a loss of power, I'd suggest making sure you've looked at the basics: check the engine timing, spark plugs, engine vacuum, fuel pressure, air filter, etc... If everything checks out, you'll have to keep digging.

07-14-2002, 11:33 PM	#1
65efi Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 37	I had checked the vacuum with the engine idling and saw that it only had like 15 inches of vacuum. I turned the motor off, turned the distributor to advance the timing, and restarted it. This time, with the timing now advanced, I had 19 inches of vacuum. I actually have no idea what the timing is currently set at, as I haven't had a chance to put a light to it. Don't sweat the confusion, sometimes I think the things I type only make sense to me! If you're having a loss of power, I'd suggest making sure you've looked at the basics: check the engine timing, spark plugs, engine vacuum, fuel pressure, air filter, etc... If everything checks out, you'll have to keep digging.