Well i have bad news, I got the motor in the car and running today but i cant seem to bring the timing to the 5 degree mark. with both of the adjustments on the distributor turned all the way i can only get to the 20 or 25 degree timing mark, the one furthest from 0 mark. Whats my problem? Before i pulled the motor to work on it, i checked the timing and it was at the 5 degree mark, so it was working before. My mechanical timing is right.
Some pics showing my timing. Just took these.
I have the light hooked up to number one cylinder.
The previous owners put this ignition box thing in. I made sure i have it wired in right, i took pics before i removed it so i could see how it looks when to install.
could it be that my distributor drive spindle is off a tooth? so i have to take the oil pump off and reposition the spindle?