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Connect timing light to #1 spark plug and battery

Remove and plug vacuum line to vacuum advance unit on distributor

Mark appropriate timing mark on crankshaft and stationary reference

Loosen distributor cap slightly

Start vehicle and aim timing light at timing marks

Rotate distributor to align marks

Tighten distributor cap when marks are aligned

Reconnect vacuum line

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