05 Mar 97 11:30, Hey Rocky! Ian Bortins pulled Re: Dwell, Distributors and 
Timing outta his hat!:
 IB> This is not possible because as soon as i hook the vac line back up,
 IB> it advances from perfect timing to advanced, at idle, and never moves
 IB> from there if i revv it w/vac line on.
Then it's connected to the wrong port.  Look for a port that  has no vacuum 
at idle, but vacuum at part throttle.
 LR>> (3) Your dwell isn't set right (highly unlikely though). Buy,
 LR>> borrow, or (ah-hem) a dwell-meter and follow the directions to set
 LR>> your dwell right. Since an authority figure (ok, ok, stop laughing)
 LR>> on automotive repair set your dwell it is probably where it should
 LR>> be.
 IB>
 IB> Where can i get one, and how much will it set me back? (although it
 IB> would defibately be an Investment)
Those are antiques!  However, =ahem=, I have just what you're looking for.
Buy the 455 motor and I'll throw them in for free.
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