[Fot] Distributor Retard

[Bob Kramer]

 I read somewhere that it was to pass emissions at idle speed.

Bob Kramer
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> On Jan 12, 2014, at 11:12 AM, Larry Young <cartravel at pobox.com> wrote:
>
> This is not a racing question.  I'm sure the ignition retard is often
disabled on 6 cylinder Triumphs.  Does anyone know why it was used in the
first place?  I have always thought it was strictly for emissions, which
became more restrictive in 1968.  Perhaps it improves combustion at low
throttle such as when decelerating or when descending a hill.  Just curious.
> - Larry
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