----- Original Message -----
From: Bryce Milton <Bryce@Milton.com>
> Thanks for all of the prompt replies to my firing order inquiry! The
> saga continues: I suspect my timing marks are off as the car runs awful
at
> 4 degrees after TDC (doesn't run smooth without backfiring until the marks
> say 6 degrees before TDC)... Measurements taken with vacuum advance hose
> removed. I just came in to grab a coat hanger to try to verify my
marks...
> If the marks are right, what could I be doing wrong?
Not much. US spec cars were timed for emission control, not to run well. The
4 degrees after timing spec is correct for my 74 but I haven't had it there
for years, and the car passes emissions tests here. Go ahead and advance it
some.
Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U with A type o/d since 1983
TR4 VSDCA Group 2 #58 (Look for me near the back of the pack)
Highland Park, IL
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