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| RE: Timing? |
| By Ken - 08/26/2000 7:52:19 PM; IP 209.176.65.34 |
Chris,
I somewhat agree with Robert. I don't think your engine would even start with 76 degrees of timing. Most FE's in general like 36 to 38 degrees of total timing. Make sure your damper hasn't spun & giving you false timing. However, you want to multiply what's in your distributor x 2 and add your initial timing to it to arrive at your total timing, which would now be 34 instead of 32 degrees as in Robert's example. I run a Vertex Magneto and this is how the theory is applied, I don't believe it's any different for a distributor. Also, your rotor should be pointing at the #1 cylinder if the distributors in right. But if someone installed it a tooth off and the rotor now points at #2 cylinder, someone could have simply started the firing order on that cylinder by designating the #2 as #1 cylinder, just something to be aware of. If this is a performance engine I'd do away with the vacuum advance, it's basically for gas mileage. If it's a daily commuter the it's a good idea. As for your adjustments once you're dialed in, Robert hit the nail on the head as he did on what to troubleshoot for.
Good luck
Ken
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