I start with static timing and then check things with one of those
"advanceable" timing lights. I figure the advance springs in the dizzy are
pretty tired after so many years of "springing" here and there.
I run the RPM up to what I figure should be full advance or maybe up to 4500
rpm and look to have about 32 degrees of full advance. (or maybe it was
35). But I do not get any detonation and typically run midgrade fuel.
John Deikis
*Racing in the Past Lane*
On 5/24/08, Howard Battan <battanhr@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks, Bud. After looking at the location involved, I think the static
> method WILL be best. I just looked at John Twist's video, and it looks like
> that's the best method for the T-series engines. I'm just used to using the
> timing light on the MGA and the MGB.
>
> Howard Battan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] 54 TF engine timing
>
>
> > Howard Battan wrote:
> >> I would like to check the timing on my 54 MGTF 1250. The only reference
> I
> >> can find is for using static TDC timing. I'd like to be able to use a
> >> timing light. Is this feasable for this engine?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Howard Battan _______________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > Sure thing, Howard. See http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/Advance_curves.html
> > for an idea of what to expect for timing as a function of engine speed.
> > At idle you'll probably see about 5-6 degrees of advance. IMHO, static
> > timing with a test lamp is the best way to go.
> >
> > Bud Krueger
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