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A matter of timing...

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: A matter of timing...
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 18:36:56 -0700 (PDT)
I've got my TR4 ready to run after almost 2 years of misc work, none on the 
engine, carbs, etc. that would affect the running.  But I installed new spark 
plugs and had the wires off (obviously.)  When I went to put them back on, I 
thought I'd better check the firing order to be sure.  1-3-4-2, anti-clockwise, 
is what my book says.  But the wires do not agree.  I hooked the wires up 
according to the firing order in the book but it won't start, even with a 
little ether assistance, and the wire from #3 will just barely reach.  It will 
fire but acts like it is out of time.  So am I!  I want to drive it, not 
stumble over it!  Any suggestions?  I have to assume that #1 wire is at the top 
left of the distributor looking down from the left side of the car.....and I am 
fully aware what assuming will do....
 
1  4
(: :)    Right?  
2  3
 
 
 


Russ Locke
San Antonio, TX
(but a Coloradian forever....)
'98 KLR650, '04 FJR1300, '64 TR4 
MSF Rider Coach
www.geocities.com/wtrrtw





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