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  1. 07-25-2008 11:00 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by hucks 50
    sounds like spark knock ,what is timing set at and what is the total timing.
    same here.
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  2. 07-25-2008 12:05 PM #2
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    Yep, seems like your distributor was loose and able to turn, making the timing too far advanced at times. Chevys don't have the best distributor hold down clamps I have ever seen IMO. The fact it later popped out seems to back up that theory.

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