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Re: How to set timing on a TD with an Ignitor

To: bobmgtd@insightbb.com
Subject: Re: How to set timing on a TD with an Ignitor
From: "Scott Allen" <scottinarl@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 14:02:18 -0400
No you do not need to use a gun.

You use a light like you would with points, but you advance the dizzy until 
the light goes OUT.

Scott Allen
52 Ignitor equipped TD for the last three years
74 1/2 BGT


>From: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
>Reply-To: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
>To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
>CC: <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: How to set timing on a TD with an Ignitor
>Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 21:20:51 -0500
>
>Hurray, I managed to order the correct Pertronix Ignitor for my car. I'm
>still not absolutely sure which cam I've got (you can go blind starring at
>the outlines in the shop manual - symmetric, asymmetric or high-lift), but
>the magnetic cam collar fits like a glove.
>
>Now the question: How do I time the engine now? I realize I have to use a
>timing light now (been doing it this way for years on the MGB). But how 
>many
>degrees at what rpm? I know some people like to set the timing empirically,
>but I'd feel better with a definite figure. That way I won't be driving
>around constantly worrying about pinging.
>
>If there are no published figures around, maybe one of the empirical guys
>has measured the advance after setting it by ear. Any advice will be 
>greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
>Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
>52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
>71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
>.
>

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