Yep, it sure would. Timing has alot to do with how well the car "feels". Sounds like time for a good tune-up as someone mentioned before. You might have some carbon deposits staying hot, and lighting off the mixture before it's ready as well. Leave the timing at 10, give her a good tune up (Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc etc.) Then see what happens. If all is well, kick the timing back up to 12, see what happens. Then try 14, see what happens.... With me?
