Did you replace the distributor cap and rotor? If not, did you inspect the cap for cracks?

Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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I did replace the rotor and inspected the cap. I also checked for spark and continuity. I had thought it was a timing problem which is why i replaced the chain and gears. when piston 1 is tdc the timing mark lines up with the 0 on the scale but the rotor seems to be in the wrong place. when I put the timing light on it the mark is still at 0 but is supposed to be 6 degrees advanced. is it possible I skipped a tooth when I reinstalled the distributor or timing gear and chain? adjusting the distributor helps some but it still runs rough. Thanks

Response from Earle
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It sounds like you are a tooth off on the distributor. Line up the timing marks to TDC and the rotor should be pointing at the #1 plug wire on the distributor. It's really easy to be off one tooth.

Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Thank you.

Response from Earle
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Let me know what you find.

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