Re: Engine rattle

Posted by JeffM On 2008/12/20 16:52:01

Yes, so if I understand correctly, I should not operate in D, but instead H?

As to timing the distributor, this goes back many, many years for me, but as I recall, it was just the piece right in the middle that fed all the points. You just pull it off and push it on, right?

Assuming so, to turn it back a degree, does that literally mean just pull it off and put it back on rotated slightly counter-clockwise from where it was before?

Assuming so, can this be done by "eye," or do you need some tool to measure properly.

Incidentally, I think my gas mileage sucks. I also think it idles a bit high when in Park. That may be unrelated and if so, let's address the timing first and get back to the idle.

Thanks, so much. I don't know what I'd do without you guys. I really enjoy learning this stuff. See, I have a 60 Bel-air to restore down the road, and everything I learn here, I will use on my next project.

EDIT: To Bob... I let you know when I find a hill in Houston. Then, you can come down, and we'll marvel at it together. Just kidding. Seriously, thanks for your advice, too.