I finally got the SU's set up to begin tuning, and started up the Spit.
Judging by the amount of wonderful noise coming from the Ansa's, I:
a) don't need no steenkin' megawatt stereo for bass I can feel, and;
b) will be a future contestant for the Concours 'd Alarm.
However, the engine started getting HOT really quick, and I heard some
popping back thru the carbs before the engine basically died. [why couldn't
I have one of those "I changed the oil and it started right up" experiences?]
Anyway, I'm installing a new thermostat tomorrow.
My questions:
I'm going to follow the net advice and set the valve clearances before
further tuning, but how am I going to turn the 1 3/4 inch pulley nut for
advancing the engine? Will a large socket fit, or should I get a large
wrench?
I have dual SU HS2's on a '79 low-compression engine, installed but not set
up or tuned by the previous owner. I imagine the stock timing settings won't
work. Any idea what I should shoot for in setting the timing statically
prior to startup? Also, if you can describe the procedure I'd appreciate it;
I've never done a static setup before.
Thanks in advance for answers,
Sean Johnson
'75 Spitfire (w/'79 engine) who next gets to remove the diff and replace all
the seals leaking oil onto the exhaust pipe.
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