William,
It's because the '71 and newer TR6s have a vacuum retard and mechanical
advance. The retard operates at high vacuum, at idle and deceleration.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
William Elliott wrote:
>
> Sorry for the stupid question, but a new TR6 owner asked me and I
> realized I didn't have an answer...
>
> In virtually every other car on the road, static and dynamic timing
> specs are the same (or at least very close). On the TR6, they are VERY
> different...even though the static procedure appears to be conentional.
>
> Why the difference?
>
> Related question: where are you guys running timing? Standard dynamic
> specs? My car is a dead stock '71, my friend's car is a late '74 with
> most smog gear removed.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bill Elliott
> Lake Barrington, IL
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