Hello Listers,
First off - Thank you to the list for all the help during the past 3 years.
All the valuable information has allowed me to get to the point of starting
up my almost fully restored 74 TR6 however, I have a question regarding
"where to set the timing for a new engine". The engine is basically stock
with a new block, pistons, cam, etc.
I've checked the valve timing, adjusted valves, installed the driving dog
gear, distributor, verified oil pressure (75psi @ starting motor rpm), set
the dwell and so far everything has been per the text book. However, when I
checked the timing with a strobe light (retard hose disconnected and
blocked) it's hitting the mark @ about 12 degrees BTDC. (I'm using a remote
starter switch to spin the engine) Furthermore, attempts to adjust the
timing towards 4 degrees ATDC did not work. It seems that 12 degrees BTDC is
as close as I can get.
Does the timing need to be set at 4 degrees ATDC before I start it? Any help
from the list would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Don Becker
'74 Mallard Blue
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