timing issues

[big dan]

Ive done a few searches but cant really find the answer Im looking for and Ive never seen or heard of anyone having the problem Ive got.

Recently did a head swap on my motor and after getting it all back together and have been driving it but the timing is kinda screwed up. Right now where Ive got it set it will start and run ok but not very good. If I speed the timing up it will run a lot better and all misfires will clear up but even moving it just a hair and the starter struggles like the timing is too fast. If I slow it down to where the starter spins the motor like it is suppose to then it runs like crap and misfires.

Ive replaced everything in the dizzy except for the control module and its got new plugs and wires. Could having the dizzy a tooth off or 180 out cause this problem? It doesnt backfire and it runs good going down the road but starting and idle suck. thanks.

 

[dyeager535]

Tooth off wouldn't cause this, since it sounds like you can retard and advance the timing enough.

Basics...plug wire order, vacuum lines, etc.? Hard starts and bad idle are common symptoms of a vacuum leak, but of course, aren't the sole possible problem.

 

[big dan]

well I didnt think that it would be a vaccum leak because the idle and starting quality changes with the advance and retarding of the timing. I will check though, thanks.