[TR] TR3 Timing question

[allenhess at mgcarclub.com]

I would check the timing mark for TDC first. Pull the first plug and you may be able to see the top of the piston or you can feel it with a screwdriver. 
Allen 

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> On Feb 28, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Wbeech at flash.net <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:
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> Thanks to all who responded with good thoughts.  Because this motor was in such good shape when I got it I did not pull it apart.  I like the idea that it is the distributor drive, will move it a tooth at a time and see.  
> All the best,
> Bill
> 
> Sent from my DynaTAC 8000X
> 
> On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
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> As long as it doesn't ping or overheat, it should be OK.
> 
>> I turned the dizzy clockwise until it started to stumble, 
>> then brought it back to the best smooth RPM position.   First 
>> road test was great, compression at 175 across 4.  Can I 
>> leave it there?  If not, what should I be looking for?
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