[T3] Distributer placement/Timing

[rheorojo@F]

Jon, I hadn't thought to trim the rotor as you mentioned. Great solution. I've set up my spare distributor that way. I like the idea of not changing points, but will leave them in till is get the gremlins completely eradicated. I am getting closer.
Thanks Tim
On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:25 AM, Jonathan Stiles wrote:

>> 
>> Tim,
> 
> 
> Many times when using a Pertronix or Compufire, I will have to grind down
> the rotor. The Pertronix ring has a shelf which keeps it from sliding pat
> the distributor cam lobes, which pushes the rotor up. I may allow the rotor
> to move back and forth, changing the timing.
> 
> If you can move the rotor even slightly when installed either the Pertronix
> ring isn't seated completely or the rotor needs to be clearanced.
> 
> If the Pertronix ring isn't seated, it will also cause the symptoms you
> describe.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Jon Stiles
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