1973 Buick Lesabre timing

1973 BUICK LESABRE
57,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODSTOCK1500
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why when i check the timing does the timing flucuate up & down about 6 degrees. it has a new timing chain & gears in it?
Aug 18, 2008 at 5:24 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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the distributor shaft could be bouncing up and down.
or the advance weights, springs, and pivots could be worn
Dec 12, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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