Remember to block the manifold not the distributor, either by plugging the
manifold tap directly or the end of the pipe you have taken off the
distributor, whichever is easier. This isn't timing the valves, though, but
timing the ignition.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Wagner <wagner@fuse.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 8:56 PM
Subject: Timing guide for newbie
> Ok....
> I have been doing my homework and reading. Based on the initial post that
> was done for me on my 71B running suggish (not really running) in gear I
> was told verify the timing the valves etc.
>
> So I have the Timing Light, I understand how to use it, and I am ready to
> fire it up and go at it except, In the Bently book and the Hayes it talks
> about removing the vacuum hose. At the site www.mgcars.org.uk in the
> archive people talk about removing the vacuum hose and plugging the hole.
>
> My question is: Do I need to remove the small cable that runs from the
> Vacuum Unit on the 25D to the other side of the engine to the manifold?
> and if so What is recommended to use to plug the hole? OR am I totally
> wrong and need to disconnect something else?
>
> Please reply ASAP
>
> Thanks
>
> -Rick
> 71 MGB
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> "The more general the title of a
> course, the less you will learn"
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