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Vacuum Advance

Disconnect and plug vacuum hose at vacuum advance unit. Connect an auxiliary vacuum supply to vacuum advance unit. Connect a timing light and tachometer to engine. Observe timing at idle. Slowly increase engine speed to 2000 RPM. With vacuum applied, ignition timing should advance sooner.