Could be, I don't deny that a timing light will get it closer, whether there is any practical value over either static or ear timing PROVIDING the advance is working right, I don't know. I first set the static timing. If it runs ok, I leave it alone. (The operators/service manuals for the letter series do not mention timing lights.) If it seems to labor, I rotate the distributer until it is smooth. That works for me and does not harm the engine. As stated, I don't have a way (or need) to use full load on my 4 retirement acres. If they were work tractors, I would do whatever was necessary. And I do know what a smooth running engine sounds like, with or without my hearing aids. The method used to time older cars, before all the emission controls, seen in print many times, was to advance the timing, (using a timing light) until there was a very light short duration ping under full acceleration -- any more and the engine would not last long. As to tractors, those older tractors will literally tell you when something is wrong. But, I am currently working on a 460, you can bet that that one will get a timing light. I'm going to shut up now, I don't want to start arguing like Tractor Vet.
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