EX engine with DX Head (Timing)

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Rocco Ben
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EX engine with DX Head (Timing)

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A while ago I put a DX head on my EX engine. Was just wondering who else has done this and what is your advance set to?

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Re: EX engine with DX Head (Timing)

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as in ignition timing? keep advancing it until it pinks under load, then back it off a touch. check advance retard is working with timing light


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