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tornik550 |
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You guys have helped me quite a bit so I am going to shoot some more questions. I have searched but couldn't find everything that I need.
I need to set the timing on my engine. It was set perfectly however my friend set it up for me and I do not know the settings. I had to change a few parts and I inadvertently messed up the timing. Can anybody give me basic instructions and timing settings for my car? I know the basic concept of timing with a timing light. I also know how to hook up the light, otherwise I am a timing virgin. I have read basic instructions on the internet however I am not really clear if I set the timing at idle or at a certain RPM. I am only having luck finding info on stock distributors- however mine is a Bosch 050 with Pertronix Ignitor. Car info- 1973, 1.8l(not stock case), now engine is 2.4l. Fan is from a 1.7l Dist- Bosch 050 with Pertronix Dual Weber 40idf's MSD 6al ignition system Thank you again, Steve |
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wertygrog |
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wertygrog ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I'm not sure what people recommend for initial advance with that distributor, but I can tell you that the advance degrees knob on the timing light lets you figure out your timing just by using your TDC mark (the white one). With the engine running at the desired rpm, just twist the knob around until the white TDC mark floats in the timing notch of your case. Then just read what the knob is pointing to and voila that's your timing for that rpm. You don't need to bother with any other timing marks on your flywheel that way.
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