In your message you write:
>
> >Marcus writes:
> >> 2) I have some info. suggesting that it can be lowered to around 2500rpm
> >> ...is this too low?
> >
> >I don't know diddly about the A-series, except what I've read on this
> >list. However, we had a local expert speak on timing issues at our
> >club meeting last night. He mentioned that max advance is generally
> >reached at around 2300 rpm. So 2500 should be fine.
>
> WARNING: distributers run at 1/2 engine speed! Advance curves for
> distributers are often listed in distributer speed, so 2300 is 4600 engine
> rpm, which is more reasonable. Check a manual carefully.
>
> Randell Jesup ('70 TR6)
>
The advance on my mini goes to full at around 2500...which is fine
for a race car using race fuel. Not a good idea for pump gas, you
have a much greater chance for detonation. For example on the Aldon
Red Race distributor I bought from the UK a couple of years ago,
full advance came in at about 5000rpm. (tested on distrib. machine)
It would be very unusual to set up a street car to go to full
advance before 4000rpm...unless you are not going to drop below that
rpm in normal driving.
Also...I will be in Orlando, Fl for a quick one day business trip.
I arrive on the afternoon of the 28th of April. Any british-car
types in the area interested in getting together?
Jim
jfuerstenberg@dcmdc.dla.mil
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