Timing a dual point distributor on a model b block.

[LOVEMY1930TUDOR]

I have a 1930 Tudor with a model B engine, Mallory dual point distributor. I think my timing is off because it is heating up when climbing. How do I time the dual point distributor?

 

[emf]

The instructions for my Mallory dual point only mentions setting the point gap. Try advancing it a bit to see if it gets better. You could narrow the gap on the points some to advance the timing, also.


Frank

 

[Kurt in NJ]

where is it set now?
what is the advance curve— total advance?
Has the distributor been tested/set up on a machine?
one way that can be used to set base timing is with a vacuum gauge,advance timing to get highest vacuum and retard 1 inch of vacuum.