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| h16 |
 Jun 20 2018, 12:39 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-September 05 From: harvard, ma Member No.: 4,800  |
I need to set ignition timing on a '74 1.8 that has a mallory dual-points mech adv distributor. Model # of mallory distrib is 2354101, in case it matters to someone.
Anybody have tips on how to set timing on this setup, assuming the rest of the engine is basically stock? Prior to any attempts to set timing, I plan to replace both sets of points, condenser, and adjust the dwell. Thanks in advance for any help |
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| h16 |
Jun 23 2018, 11:05 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-September 05 From: harvard, ma Member No.: 4,800 |
Mark - very useful info, thanks a bunch.
I have the unilite conversion kit but have hesitated to install it because it's a one-way conversion that i don't want to mess up. I have had good luck with unilite earlier american cars of my youth. The alternate source of points is really useful too. For now I'm going to get my hands on a variable-advance timing gun, stick with dual points, and see what happens. I am aiming for ~30 BTDC @ 3,300 rpm. |
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| Mark Henry |
Jun 23 2018, 11:34 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(h16 @ Jun 23 2018, 01:05 PM)  Mark - very useful info, thanks a bunch. I have the unilite conversion kit but have hesitated to install it because it's a one-way conversion that i don't want to mess up. I have had good luck with unilite earlier american cars of my youth. The alternate source of points is really useful too. For now I'm going to get my hands on a variable-advance timing gun, stick with dual points, and see what happens. I am aiming for ~30 BTDC @ 3,300 rpm. I don't like a variable advance timing gun for setting VW engines, if you use one make sure it's set at zero. I'd aim for 28 BTDC, 30 degrees total advance would be the max. |
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h16 how to set timing - mallory mechanical advance on '74 1.8 Jun 20 2018, 12:39 PM
Dave_Darling Do you know the advance curve set up in the distri... Jun 20 2018, 01:07 PM rhodyguy 'Old school' Mallory if it has points. The... Jun 21 2018, 08:37 AM Mark Henry Points are getting hard to find.
It should be a r... Jun 21 2018, 11:09 AM MarkV The range of advance is adjustable on that distrib... Jun 23 2018, 05:27 PM h16 I have located and ordered a set of keys, waiting ... Jun 26 2018, 05:14 AM
Mark Henry
A couple of questions:
if I use the 16 degree k... Jun 26 2018, 05:42 PM MarkV
I have located and ordered a set of keys, waiting... Jun 26 2018, 05:15 PM MarkV
Yes in this example 12 initial timing + 16 advanc... Jun 26 2018, 06:51 PM Mark Henry
Interesting. Seems like when I tried setting the... Jun 27 2018, 09:42 AM cgnj
[quote name='h16' post='2623493' date='Jun 26 201... Jun 26 2018, 11:23 PM Mark Henry For the OP who is using the L-jet (I assume) I... Jun 27 2018, 09:52 AM |
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