New dizzy ticking sound and timing question

[95LS_Special]

So I just replaced my dizzy and I immediately noticed a ticking sound.

At first I thought it was a valve messed up. I had been cranking it over for a long time (killed the battery) while I was troubleshooting the original issue. After closer inspection, the ticking seems to be coming from where the dizzy connects to the motor. I pulled it back off and put some motor oil on it and it seemed quieter but still ticks.

Is this normal? Do I just need to "break in" the new part? I do have a lifetime warrantee on the new dizzy so I have been driving it wondering if it ill go out on me.

Also, I am not sure if I put the dizzy in the exact spot it was before and it looks like there is some room to adjust the timing. If I cannot use a timing light how do I adjust this?

Thanks,

-Kenny

 

[Spody02]

when ever you replaced the dizzy i'm sure you noticed how it had the slots so you can move it back it forth, i would turn the car on loose the bolts enough to move it back and forth til i found a spot i liked, this will help with idle, and maybe the ticking

 

[95LS_Special]

Right, I did notice the slots. I have tried starting the engine while the bolts were not super tight so I could still adjust it. I adjusted it since and I have noticed more power but it ticks at high rpms and makes a notice ticking sound when idling.

I guess what I am really asking is how do you know you have adjust the ignition timing correctly? I can adjust it all day long but if I cant use a timing light and I dont know what I am looking for, I can ever get it correct.

Is there any sure fire way to know if you have the ignition timing set correctly?

Maybe the ticking sound is a valve...It was recently brought to my attention that I should probably be using 91 oct instead of 87 if I have intake and exhaust... valves maybe?

 

[95LS_Special]

OK I did some searching like I should have done before posting and read up on setting the timing. Got the timing set and am running 91 now but Still ticking so I think it is a valve..