phase 2 with standard timing gear?
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right, just getting through the engine build and i need to time the cam in now. I've got an avonbar phase 2 but i got it 2nd hand so i haven't got any figures, i've managed to get a little info off their website but it still doesn't mean anything to me.

Also can it be timed in properly with standard timing gear or do i need to upgrade?

I've had a search through the site but can't find what i'm after.

Anyone help please? it's my first engine build so i'm still learning.

Cheers, Nick.

get a copy of 'tuning the a series engine' phone avonbar and ask what it should be timed to, it can be done with inexpensive keys

...and standard timing gear , duplex gears recomended for longer sevice and power ranges

im using the same cam but ive got a kent vernier pulley setup ....i was advised to set cam timing at 108 degrees

regards mark

cheers dudes, better get reading then! i managed to find out that full lift is at 108 degrees. might see if i can pick up duplex setup tomorrow from minispares. Any recommendations on the best setup without breaking the bank?

Cheers, Nick.

Minispares do a decent "budget" kit, only about £20+vat, or for an extra £5 a lightened set-up of the same. Think they come with the counter sunk screws needed for the backplate?? Dont forget to tap out the bit on the timing cover or it fouls the wider(duplex) chain.

Edited by T3Tone on 20th Sep, 2004.

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yeah i was looking at them last night on their website, i think i'm gonna go for one of their vernier adjustable types about £60ish. Or is this type gonna confuse me even more than a standard setup?

Cheers, Nick.

i wouldnt bother, offset keys do the same job and cant move

just go for lightened duplex

Edited by iain on 20th Sep, 2004.

okay then looks like a trip to minispares this afternoon, is it best to just get a selection of the offset keys? think they do from 1 to 9 degrees.

Cheers for the help dudes!

I belive this cam is the same as the MED t3, and i was advised to set mine to 110 degrees full lift on inlet 1

my phase 2 was 106 or 108, cant quite remember.

right, what a surprise minispares didnt have the lightened setup in stock! i've got one of the vernier adjustable types, i'll have a crack at it tonight and then ask for more help later when i fuck it up :)

Cheers, Nick.

Go for 108...

108/110 we use 108 Ian

http://www.avonbar.com

Told ya!!

ok ok clever cloggs we did try one @ 112 er er er with a T2.5 just not enough testing nuf said

http://www.avonbar.com