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Subject:Re: Timing Issues
From:JRodgers
Date:Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:39:43 -0600

Thanks Mark.

I don't understand the temp II issue. For what purpose would it be
unplugged if it runs crappy at idle when trying to set the timing with
the light?

I learn something new about these beasties everytime theres a problem
and have to find a fix!

Thanks again.

John

On 12/29/2013 6:21 PM, mark drillock wrote:
> Just set the timing at idle without unplugging the Temp II. I should
> have said that I guess.
>
> That should get you close enough for it to run alright unless something
> else is wrong.
>
> Mark
>
> JRodgers wrote:
>> Mark, thanks.
>>
>> Bentley says warm up, disconnect Temp II, rev to 2000/2500, set timing.
>> I needed the tach to do that. And it won't stay running long enough
>> under those conditions to get the timing adjusted. Can't get any rpm out
>> of it with the Temp II disconnected. Clearly - I must be approaching
>> this wrong or misinterpreting something.
>>
>>
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