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Ok, I bought another dwell meter since my analog one didn't seem to give me correct readings. My new digital multimeter couldnt get any conclusive results either, it just bounced back to the option 4 cyl all the time so I really don't understand whats going on! The engine was warm, the RPM was...

Sweet! I actully have one somewhere, haven't really given it much thought though. I'll check it and see. What should the reading be? I've never set the dwell before! I know, I've been thinking of buying a new coil and optical point or something. I'll try this tomorrow as it's starting to get...

Actually, I probably have. But I don't think that's an issue since I balanced that with installing the plugs one step CW and turned the dist accordingly (even located TDC with my pinkie in 1st spark plug hole to make sure I was somewhat correct with the rotor). Should make no difference, right...

Ugh, that's not what I wanted to hear! You had the same symptoms I take it?

That may be true, I just turned the vacuum advance CCW quite a bit at that hade some real effect! The vacuum advance is connected to a ported vacuum on the advised , but I just tested that port with my vacuum gauge and it showed around 8. The intake manifold has around 15 at idle with vacuum...

Hi guys! This is my first post after having read a whole lot on the subject and in this forum in general. I've got a 72' Mustang Grande with some idling issues. It's a 302, C4 aut. trans with Holley 600 cfm, Offenhauser intake manifold, long tubes, vintage Mallory ignition and points dizzy...