Timing Question???

I have a 55 ford with a 292 Y-block i installed a pertronix system and went to go set my timing and 1st my Dist is frozen to the block so i soaked it with some wd40 then i will try to break it loose tomorrow...I put a timing light on it and noitced it was way out im thinking way advanced its supossed to be 6 degree's BTDC ..its more like 14/16 degree's BTDC i did disconnect the vac advance so i knew that wasnt the problem..but will this cause the car to have a miss/shake at idle ...the reason i ask this is because that is my last resort i just did plugs,cap,rotor,wires,fuel filter and like i said the pertronix...and the directions say set the timing so thats where im at now ....So am I right by thinking way advanced will cause a miss/shake at idle...Oh yeah carb was rebuilt too and it seems to be set pretty decent ...

 

BTTT for ya...maybe someone can give you an answer......

 

i'm not a Y-block expert , but i can't imagine 14-16 degrees would cause it to run poorly.

with your distributor is frozen into the block , i ***ume you installed the petronix with the distributor in . that makes me think the petronix is not set up properly. the end play of the rotor shaft is important..you have to use shims to set it.that means dis***embling the distributor . the instructions on the kits i have used on sbc's calls for .010 to .060 between the magnetic ring and the pickup. it's possible you may have more than this , causing a missfire.

 

Thanks but with the pertronix on the ford system I have it didnt call for removal or any shims..I know on a small block chevy's it does...

 

Distributor stuck in the block on a 'Y' block was so common that Snap-On (I think) has/had a tool specifically for that. It was a puller of sorts that hooked around the dizzy and pushed against the block with a bolt, like most pullers use.
Sadly, I cannot find it in their online catalogue.
Not surprising, actually, but they DO exist...
Cosmo

 

Oh ok i thought mine was the only one any other way i might be able to get it loose so i can adjust the timing?

 

Get it good and hot, then hit the dizzy with a fire extinguisher to cool it down fast. That MIGHT do it.
Then again, that tool wasn't developed because they were easy to remove...
Cosmo

 

I'll give you my experance installing a Petronix. This was on an MG with a Lucas distributer. Had my timing set to spec. I think it was about 15 degrees btdc. After installing the Petronix it was around 35 btdc. So it tells me the triggering magnets in the Petronix dont line up with the lobes exactly. But once timed the Petronix was great.. Easer starting.. better top end.. solved a lot of my ignition problems. I'd also install a performance coil. 40,000 volts.. Then you can open your plug gaps up a bit to around .035. As always... YMMV... Hope this helps. Once you get the distributer free smear a little greese or anti seize on it.