Re: It lives...

["Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxx>]

njp548@xxxx wrote:

> The way that I adjusted the
> timing is that I used a push button type switch that went directly from the
> positive jump start lead on the passenger side firewall of the engine
> compartment and the starter, and I removed the spark plug from the #1
> cylinder and I stuck my thumb in there so I could feel the compression of the
> piston as it moved up the cylinder,

Congrats on getting her running! You may just be done before me! =)

One warning to all though -- NEVER use the thumb method of testing for TDC. It's way too easy to bump the switch a bit too hard and get the flesh on your thumb stripped off by the suction on the downstroke. Been there, done that...

-Dave Stragand
http://www.ProjectVixen.com
VIN #05927