[T2] Any Body have Camper Story?

[Mike Benthin]

Actually you don't need a timing light and can time it without bus 
running if you know the static settings and have the pulley wheel marked 
for TDC and 180 deg opposite. Easier with a voltmeter, but you could run 
centerwire of distributor to a small gap from ground, turn on ignition, 
rotate engine with a wrench on alternator nut (7/8"), and watch when the 
spark jumps relative to markings on pulley wheel as it approaches firing 
position each half turn.  I recall that when installing a distributor, 
you set the crank to firing spot on degree scale, then rotate the 
distributor until you get the points to close.
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93 Chevy Roadtrek 210P
78 VW Westfalia Camper

On 6/21/2014 1:34 PM, John Rogers wrote:
I retarded the advance by
  guess, enough to smooth things out.
I kick myself for my stupidity and for not as in the past
  carrying a timing light with at all times.