1986 2.0 ignition timing

[stihlguy]

Hi and welcome to mightyram. As the distributor takes vacuum from the carb at a point above the throttle plate, it doesn't generate vacuum until the throttle is opened. Short answer - leave the vac hose connected.

Thanks geezer101, that makes sense. My other problem is getting the dist.(remanufactured) in correctly, it will run, but it's either advanced or retarded with no adjustment in between. It's like the gear doesn't have "fine" enough teeth. I have had it in and out way too many times, very frustrating. Thanks again.