On Tommy's his mechanical advance mechanism was stuck, I would check to see if yours has the same issue. 20+ year old grease get quite sticky and makes a great distributor glue.

That might explain the timing being so far off.

Kevin


87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...