[Ray Morley]

Hi Gene:

I would then assume my distrib is installed correctly and the wires are in the correct place and when I time it I will hook up the timing light to #1 wire and the timing ball/mark will be in the correct orientation.

This makes sense...............and I will let you know how it turns out.

ps...........m/o on the way today for you.....

 

[Ray Morley]

When I refer to the Black covered 1970 OPEL Kadett & GT Service Manual and look at the wiring diagram for the 70 Kadett Rallye it has the wiring setup pictured just like I have it in my car.

My guess is that if its wired incorrectly then when I did the timing and put the timing wire on #1 lead I would not see the timing ball on the flywheel. Is that correct?

 

[Ray Morley]

I sure opened up a 'can of worms' with my question and the answers were all appreciated. I checked my distrib and the timing mark is exactly at the 4pm position. At least with the way it was installed.........it runs.

Thats the problems one faces when they purchase vehicles that have had one or more owners. Things get changed or modified and it takes some time to sort it all out. I am not a mechanic by any means but I thought something seemed odd with the way my wires were set up.

Next question..........

When I do my timing how close should I have the timing light to the housing and what angle should the light be held at to get the best results?

 

[Ray Morley]

Today I purchased my first timing light and and set out to time the beast.

I ensured the vacuum lines were properly capped and the idle set at 700 rpm. I had no problems seeing the small bead and pointer. The bead was below the pointer by quite a bit. I rotated the distrib until the bead and pointer were matched. Shut the car off, tightened down the distrib and restarted. All was fine.

It actually idles good at 700........better at 750 to 800. I also noticed that when I reved up the engine the vibration I was getting is gone.

Not bad for an amateur...........

I was so happy about the whole deal I took my wife out this afternoon and bought her a new pair of high heels.............