Hi Folks
The archives are down, so I'm going to bomb the list with a previously well
discussed issue. I need to set the timing on my new motor. I've got my new
motor running with an old set of points. It seems to run well, but misses
some. I'm going to install a new crane xr-700 asap. I had one in the car
previously and it performed well. The old unit died. My questions relate to
timing a new engine. I'm going to borrow a timing light and learn how to use
it today. With the engine at 850-1000rpm idle, what degree should I shoot for?
6 degrees atdc? Should I time the engine before I install the crane, and then
again after, or can I install the crane without timing the engine first? I
confess that in the past, I've adjusted the timing by driving the car, and
retarding the timing a little when it pinged under load. Currently the car is
not on the road, and I'd like to learn how to do this right.
Thanks for the help
T-minus 8 hours of work before road test!
Joe Davis
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