RaceDiagnostics
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I checked the timing at idle 750rpm to day and the ignition was firing at 25 degrees before tdc
The distributor was at its adjustment end stop.
I left both the vacumm pipes on and set it to 0 degrees. This is what is shown on the engine sticker.
30 degrees @ 3000rpm with both pipes removed
0 degrees @750rpm with both pipes connected
Now the engine is running very hot, so I am not sure I have set it correctly. Can anyone explain why this would make the engine run hot and slow to start.
I find this section of the workshop manual confusing.
Can someone tell me a simplified proceedure I should follow.
Thanks.
The distributor was at its adjustment end stop.
I left both the vacumm pipes on and set it to 0 degrees. This is what is shown on the engine sticker.
30 degrees @ 3000rpm with both pipes removed
0 degrees @750rpm with both pipes connected
Now the engine is running very hot, so I am not sure I have set it correctly. Can anyone explain why this would make the engine run hot and slow to start.
I find this section of the workshop manual confusing.
Can someone tell me a simplified proceedure I should follow.
Thanks.