Changed Distributor now timing fluctuates

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Changed Distributor now timing fluctuates

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Jan 20th, 2019, 03:49	#1
lelshaddai Senior Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 02:42 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona	Changed Distributor now timing fluctuates I received the new 099 distributor for a B20B engine to replace the wrong dizzy. Cleaned it up, oiled the shaft area. new points, cap rotor. Started right up. I have the Dwell at 59 so I am good there. Problem is the the timing is fluctuating. I will set it at 12 and it will dropped down to 0 on its own. I will then set is back to 12 at it will race to 25. Does this indicate a breaker plate problem? It was holding timing at first and them I needed to adjust the points. When I go to loosen the points screw the plate pops a little. Also is does this distributor need the vacuum hooked up after the timing is correct? __________________ 1962 Volvo PV544 1951 Studebaker Starlight State Commander Coupe 1953 Studebaker Starlight Commander

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