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Hello Wayne - 

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->> This was in the '70s? I seem to recall people being run
->> over by their Ford when trying to get back in to stop the
->> car and falling down. 

WC> Yup 1972 Gran Torino. 

Gee I remembered something! 

WC>>> Never did figure out how to set timing or points without
WC>>> the motor running to avoid a disintegrating fan blade.
WC>>> How would one do the advance setting statically? 

->> Theoretically you could find top dead center then work from
->> there.  Doesn't allow for wear or spring - weight advance
->> properly. 

Newer vehicles are transistor ignition with the spark advance
managed by a chip.

->> I used a timing light but stood well back as out of line
->> with the fan as possible. 

WC> I used a timing light as well but couldn't stay clear of
WC> the fan and do the tuneup. 

I bought a car battery assisted timing light - very bright. :-) 

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