FYI DJ-code 112hp WBX has a factory timing spec of 10 BTDC at idle.
The engine only differs from the MV motor by FI system and high
compression, as far as I know.

On 11/28/08, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Actually the Bentley is very confusing on this point and I have asked
> them in their new additions to clarify this point.  If you read through
> the procedure carefully you will see that adjusting the timing with the
> Temp II unplugged and the engine revving so high is only done when you
> have a special tool also attached to the engine.  No one I have ever
> known has had one of these so the proper way to adjust the timing on a
> waterboxer is much simpler.
>
> Let the engine warm up to normal operating temperature.
> Using a timing light adjust the timing until the "V" notch in the big
> pulley lines up with the case halves.
> That is stock timing.
> Adjust your idle to around 950 rpms and then recheck the timing and your
> are done.
>
> I usually like to advance up timing to between 7 and 10 degrees BTDC as
> the engine seems to have a little more power and run a little more
> smoothly there.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
>
>
> Allan Streib wrote:
>> Trying to understand the proper ignition timing for my 2.1l WBX
>> (Digifant).  Based on my read of the Bentley, it should be 5 degrees
>> BTDC at 2000-2500 RPM with the engine warm and Temp II disconnected.
>>
>> Is that correct?
>>
>> Another section talks about checking a 35 degree advance at 3000 RPM
>> with the Temp II connected.
>>
>> Allan
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