24 volt distributor timing

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Lyle
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24 volt distributor timing

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Ok, I got myself turned around (no pun).

On the 1952 (Late) M38CDN.

Number One wire is it at the 5 O'Clock position on the distributor?
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depends. 0500 or 1700 depending on if you're working on it early or late.. :lol:
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Late model engine with geared cam... so CW on crankshaft, CCW on cam, CCW distributor....
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OMG, didn't get it... that was pretty #@$%@ funny.... thx Wes
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