i have a 78 lancer. same engine as yours. dre, tumutunog ba kapag nagaacelerate ka o humahataw from a very slow speed or while stopped? kung ganun, adjust mo timing mo. as for valve clearance, kung malaki na ang gap, maingay ang makina at may maririnig ka na taktaktakttak kahit habang naka idle ka lang. sali ka sa oldschoolmitsu para matulungan ka