Yep
At this exact moment in time 8/3/00 10:36, Ajhsys@aol.com made the
profound statement:
>In a message dated 8/3/00 1:54:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com writes:
>
><< Actually, it's just the opposite. The vacuum is setting it to 2 degrees
> ATDC and goes away when the RPM increases, but 10 degress BTDC is correct
> without vacuum. >>
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>Let's think about this. (I'm NOT an expert, I just like to sound like one.
>I may still be incorrect.)
>
>Lets say you set the timing with a timing light whilst the engine is running
>and the vacuum line is removed and plugged, at 10 deg BTDC. Then you
>reconnect the vacuum hose. The vacuum is going to advance the timing. When
>you advance the timing, it moves further toward Before Top Dead Center. It
>advances, or fires earlier. (At least, that's how it works in my car.)
>
>Correct?
>
>Allen Hefner
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