Try rotating plug wires one position.
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> My 51 F-1 has a 51 Merc flathead in it. I rebuilt it and am having
> trouble timing it. I know the procedure but end up having to rotate
> the distributor as far as it will go to get it in time(almost). If I
> pull out the distributor and move it one tooth the timing ends up with
> the distributor turned all the way the other direction. Either way, it
> runs like it is retarded.
> Question: Could I have the distributor gear on wrong or maybe have the
> wrong gear? I built the engine out of parts from three engines...all
> 1950-53 engines.
> When I drove flatheads in my younger days the distributor always ended
> up about midway in it's adjustment travel.
>
> Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
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