But the workshop manual says to disconnect the retard when setting
timing, so that should take it out of the picture in the static vs.
dynamic setting. Or am I missing something here?
Bill Elliott
Jim Davis wrote:
>
> 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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