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Originally Posted by '68 C-20
When I dialed in the distributor cap so it ran as good as I could get it by ear the No.1 plug on the distributor is not at the front of the Distributor where it should be but back where No.4 is supossed to be, No.5 is in front. So sumpin' is outa' whack by 'bout 60 degrees.
Any thoughts? Did it jump a timing gear?
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There really isn't a place where it is "supposed to be". The number one terminal of the cap could be anywyere, as long as the rotor it pointed that way when the combustion cycle starts.
"Jumping" the timing gears is virtually impossible. They are direct gear driven, no chain to jump. It is possible to break some teeth...but that would be a catastrophic thing.
You need to confirm the timing mark at TDC.
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