He is trying to solve a dead-in-the-water van issue, not tune for
performance. Moving a part over while not introducing other variables is
a smart way to do it. Once the true problem is fixed then it is time to
worry about getting the timing set precisely.

Mark

raceingcajun wrote:
> Come on "Folks", why run the risk of; at the least lowered fuel
> mileage/lower performance, and at the worst a burnt piston/head. The
> risk is
> not worth the savings.......you can buy a brand X timing light for $20.00,
> anyone can learn to use one in five minutes!.......... A pawn shop special
> may even be less. This is false savings, "like sending a dollor after a
> dime". (not exactly sure what that means, just something my Daddy used to
> say, but you get the point)
>
> Howard
>
> Subject: Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
>
>
>> As long as you swap the timing clamps along with the distributors you
>> should be able to move them back and forth without worrying about the
>> timing.
>