timming settings

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jon89gt
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timming settings

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hi just wondering if anyone know what the timming settings are for a 1.8 carb. cheers jon


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Re: timming settings

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if you're referring to the ignition timing, then i think it is 6° ± 1° BTDC

personally i just keep advancing it until it starts pinking, then back it off slightly ;)


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Re: timming settings

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according to the haynes manual its 18 degrees btd (before top dead center)


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