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Setting Points/Rotating Lobe - Thanks John Walker

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Originally posted by john walker's workshop on a different thread about adjusting valves
a wrench on the pulley nut, while pushing in on the right side of the belt, turns the engine over easy enough with the plugs in.
John,

This was a great way to move the distributor lobe so I could set my points. Thanks for the tip!



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Another method is to shift into fifth. Release parking brake, then nudge vehicle forward while observing the distributor shaft/lobe.

Perform this on level ground.

Sherwood

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