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bawbee

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25th May, 2006 at 07:06:37pm

Having a bit of a problem getting the timing set up. If I set it as per the book at 7deg BTDC, the engine doesn't run too well. If I advance (?) the timing to around 16deg BTDC it runs a lot smoother. Should I set it as per the book and look around for other problems or just accept that it runs ok at 16deg?--I'm running the Metro Turbo electronic ignition system.*tired*

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25th May, 2006 at 07:12:25pm

Are you setting it to 8 degrees with the vac advance disconnected??


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bawbee

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25th May, 2006 at 10:49:19pm

yup..*tired*

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27th May, 2006 at 04:11:20pm

Is the engine standard?

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27th May, 2006 at 06:26:02pm

when you set the timing are you runnig the engine at the correct speed for the timing gun?
i have a cheap one that needs the engine to run at 1500rpm do set it

bawbee

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28th May, 2006 at 02:05:57pm

The only thing that I have some doubt about is the coil- this is not the original. Everything else is as fitted to a Mark1 (?)-1983- Metro Turbo. ie remote Ignition Amplifier etc. Timing is being set with the Vac Advance disconnected and the engine running about 850rpm. Would the wrong coil make a big difference to the running??*tired*

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28th May, 2006 at 03:14:14pm

Hi,
No don't advance the timing, you may get a melt down under boost! Check carb is ok, check for air leaks..
Wrong coil may cause a misfire (could over load amp.), as may a knackered amplifier.
Check tappets also...... ( any black plugs? )
Don't you set metro timing at 1500RPM? ( Just checked... Yes)
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bawbee

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28th May, 2006 at 04:45:37pm

thanks to all who replied. Will check out basics and see if that sorts out problem. :$


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28th May, 2006 at 06:08:52pm

The timing should be checked at 1500 rpm, with the vacuum disconnected, as others have mentioned.
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