Now that I've got a means to set my ignition timing correctly (TDC mark on
top of the crank pulley & an adjustable timing light), I was wondering if
anyone has learned the lesson of what works.
Here's what I got - SCCA IT spec motor (very mild by vintage specs), .040
over, stock head/cam/carbs. Electronic ignition with non-vacuum advance
distributor, with 19 degree mechanical advance. I've always set the timing
but just "twisting it till is sounds good" at idle, however, I popped the
dist out during a warm-up and it has not been set back to what it was (cause
I dont know what I started with).
Any hints? Whats a good initial and total advance? I once heard 32 degrees
was a good total advance, would that get me in the ballpark?
thanks
Kendall
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