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Re: TR6 Tuning Problems

To: "Dane Berthelsen" <Dane_Berthelsen@intuit.com>, <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: TR6 Tuning Problems
From: "Aaron Johnson" <sugar@holly.colostate.edu>
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 11:20:07 -0700
With the TR6 it's always a good time to check into electronic ignitions. 
Also the car will run like crap no matter what if the timing is set at 4
degrees ATDC like it's supposed run it about 8-12 BTDC and it will run a
lot better.


Aaron Johnson
72 TR6 CC84967

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> From: Dane Berthelsen <Dane_Berthelsen@intuit.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 Tuning Problems
> Date: Monday, March 24, 1997 8:46 AM
> 
>      Could someone please help me with some advice on tuning my 73 tr6. I

>      have recently replaced all the spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, 
>      and contact points. The timing is set to 4 degrees after as
specified 
>      in the manual. My problem is the engine sort of choke at low speed.
At 
>      normal speed, there is no problem.
>      
>      The contact is attached to the contact breaker base (part no 10 and
11 
>      on plate DT in the TRF parts manual). I noticed this plate can rock
up 
>      and down, and when it does, the timing is also changing. The red 
>      plastic contact is not in the right angle with the cam. It's only 
>      touching the cam at the lower corner. I should probably replace the
no 
>      10/11 part, but it's no longer supplied (TRF can supply a new 
>      distributor). Maybe someone knows where I can get the no 10 and 11 
>      parts. 
>      
>      Some time ago, there was some messages regarding electronic ignition

>      kits. Would this be a good time for me to check into these devices ?

>       
>      
>      Thanks,
>      Dane

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