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Subject:Re: ignition timing
From:Ryan Press
Date:Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:12:14 -0800

Warren.K.Lail-1 said:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm trying to set the timing on my newly installed
> AVP engine (88 wbx manual tranny).  According to
> what I've learned from the archives, I'm to bypass
> the idle stabilizer, set the timing to 5 degrees
> BTDC, reconnect the idle stabilizer, and then
> set the idle speed to 850.  Is this correct?
> What am I missing?
>
> Many thanks for your help.
>
> Warren Lail
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
> 87 GL

Hi Warren,

I just realized I linked to the wrong page for the factory procedure.
Here it is:

<http://www.obsolyte.com/vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/036.jpg>

Also make sure the engine is fully warmed up.  Bentley states "The notch
on the V-belt pulley must match separating line on crankcase."

I believe it is the coolant temperature sensor (temp 2) that should be
disconnected.  I think on the Digijet (83.5 to 85) models you would
disconnect the idle stabilizer as you mentioned.

Ryan

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