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Subject:Timing on rebuilt engine
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 20 May 1999 15:39:21 -0400

Volks -- I'm working on a newly rebuilt 1.9l Digijet which was working fine
(except for internal squeal) before being rebuilt.  Engine now wants
ignition timing of somewhere around 20 degrees BTDC instead of the nominal
5 degrees ATDC.  I have verified that crank-pulley TDC is equal to #1
cylinder TDC.  I have swapped ECU and distributor one at a time with
another 1.9l, no change.  Engine appears to be shy of power, not verified
(I've gotten used to the 7-passenger...).  Thoughts?  Could this be a cam
timing problem and if so how can I measure it?

thanks
david
David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net