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Subject:Re: IginitionTiming, 87' Vanagon
From:John Hung
Date:Wed, 27 Aug 1997 15:32:39 -0500

>Isn't it true as far as ignition timing goes, hook up a vacuum
>meter/gauge to any main vacuum lines and turn the distributor until you
>get the highest vacuum reading.  Now you have the perfect timing!  Told
>it works for all cars.
>
>Any truth to this timing method?
>
>Jack

May be optimal for that single operating point, but will timing be
acceptable over the entire range of operation?  There are factors like
vacuum and centrifugal advance etc.

I don't really know if this is the best way to go.

John Hung
84 GL