D10 Timing and Temp

I have two issues on my D10 restoration.

1. I set-up the timing per the instructions in the service manual and the tractor seems to run well. I wanted to test the timing so I put a timing light on I cannot see the Fire mark that I am supposed to be seeing. I rotated the distributor both ways to the point that it won't run and still cannot see the mark (which I painted in white to make it most visible). Granted I do not know exactly what 1600 rpm's is but a fast idle should be close. I don't get it.

2. I have a brand new water pump, a brand new temp gauge, brand new radiator and the tractor runs in the red at about 230 degrees. I even took the thermostat out and still it gets up to just over the red mark (220 degrees). I tested the thermostat and it reads a little hot but within about 15 degrees).

You guys have any suggestions or ideas?

Thanks

Adjust ignition timing at FULL wide open throttle.

Jeff K wrote: I have two issues on my D10 restoration.

Was the engine tore down and block cleaned?

Jeff,
 Try taking the temp gage probe out and testing in a pan of boiling water with a known accurate thermometer beside and see if it reads ok?
Regards,
 Chris

The timing was indeed off. I think I am a whole gear tooth off. I spun the distributor about 15 degrees c-clockwise and the fire line showed up and now it runs cool.

Thanks guys :)

Jeff