Mallory Unilite distributor question

[peng155]

Hi Folks,

I'm hoping this is a quick and easy question...

I installed Unilite distributor into my 71-'Z', It has the stock engine. Followed all of the instructions, and post on the board here... everything works... engine fires up, it runs... Tach also works.. I haven't taken it out on the road yet.

My question is this.... the new Unilite didn't appear to come with any timing mark indicators, I look at the old stock distributor to see if the timing indicator some how mounted on the new one.. but it didn't appear so. How do I adjust the timing it there is no timing indicator to adjust with?

Am I missing something??

Thanks,

-Phil

[Zed Head]

Yes, timing is set by aligning marks on the crankshaft pulley with a marker bolted to the engine. You need a timing light. The distributor is turned to change the timing. Some distributors have a mark or two to get you close but precise timing is set with the light.

The timing mark you were looking at on your 71 might have been there to set phasing between dual points.

[peng155]

Great, Thanks for the info....