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Rocker arm noise when accelerating in 3rd gear! Timing too advance?

72 Datsun 240z
in Engine & Drivetrain

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On 10/13/2025 at 5:01 AM, jonbill said:

It sounds like it. What head, compression ratio, fuel and ignition advance.

Hi Jon,

Mechanic just confirmed he had advanced the timing to get a quick response in first gear with the hot coil. Should i retard it a little bit? If so how much?

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