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> 123Ignition Static Timing, Engine will not start
SteveNMaine
post Jul 1 2025, 10:08 AM
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I just setup my carbureted 2056 with 123Ignition distributor and cannot get it started.

Basics: Compression is good, new dual carbs and there is spark.

I have read several methods of setting static timing,

Method 1: 123 manual says set timing marks at 0 TDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, no Joy.

Method 2: Set timing marks at 7.5 BTDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, it sounded more like it wanted to start but no joy.

Should I continue to advance the timing?
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dtmehall
post Jul 1 2025, 08:56 PM
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not to be a dinosaur, but this is a very similar procedure to the one described in 'How to keep your Volkswagen Alive' book by John Muir.

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