Timeing 240Z

[design 98546]

Hi, Can't get timing marks to show up at timing pointer, way off ? I have duall point distributer, what am I doing wrong, Car runs OK, but hard to start, without starter fluid.

[MikeW]

If it runs at all it can't be way off and if it runs Ok then the timing is probably close. Did you see marks at all? It often helps to add some white paint in the notch(es) on the pulley. If it's hard to start without starter fluid then you've got a fuel issue of some sort. I've seen claims that a weak spark can ignite starting fluid but not gas but I find that possibility remote.

[beandip]

design, you say a dual point dist. Is this a automatic 240 or is this a after market dist.?

Do as Mike said and clean off the pulley and rub some chalk or white paint in the notches.

If this is the old original Dist from a automatic Z and the points look OK not burned or pitted, set the gap at 18 to 20* and the timing at 10 btdc. and see how she runs. Also check the inside of the dist cap and scrape off any deposits found on the contacts while you are there.

Gary:bulb: