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Tommy, if you don't have access to a dyno or want to do something just to be streetable, I have 2 options for you that you can do yourself.
First, make a line on the dist housing near the block and loosen the distributor holddown clamp so that the distributor will move with a little pressure, but not so loose that it is too free (DONT MOVE THE DIST TOO MUCH). Then get the motor started , warmed up and at idle. With the motor at idle, move the dist SLOWLY clockwise until the motor begins to stumble slightly and mark the block where the line on your dist housing is. Rotate the dist counterclockwise until the motor begins to stumble, and mark the block again. Turn off the motor and set the distributor in the middle of the 2 marks and tighten the holddown. You will be very safe here.
Second: do the same with a vacuum gauge hooked up to a main vac line, and adjust the distributor to the highest vacuum yu can with a smooth idle.
Either method should take you no longer than 15 minutes.
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