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Re: distributer advance

To: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: distributer advance
From: jesup@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com (Randell Jesup)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 94 18:17:29 -0400
>Marcus writes:
>> 2) I have some info. suggesting that it can be lowered to around 2500rpm
>> ...is this too low?
>
>I don't know diddly about the A-series, except what I've read on this 
>list.  However, we had a local expert speak on timing issues at our 
>club meeting last night.  He mentioned that max advance is generally 
>reached at around 2300 rpm.  So 2500 should be fine.

        WARNING: distributers run at 1/2 engine speed!  Advance curves for
distributers are often listed in distributer speed, so 2300 is 4600 engine
rpm, which is more reasonable.  Check a manual carefully.

        Randell Jesup ('70 TR6)


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