Re: Ignition Timing

[Dave Biggs <D.Biggs@domain.elided>]

Fereday, Chris wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Sorry to bother everyone with a question that has probably been asked
> several times before...
> but I want to check the ignition timing on my MKII Stag (1975). It has a
> Lumenition Unit fitted, but I appear to be suffering from 'low down pulling
> power'. Its not 'pinking' so I suspect the timing may be retarded.
> Which ignition lead do I connect my strobe gun to (I've seen references to
> issues cyl 2 instead of cyl 1) and what timing mark do I 'aim for'?
> 

Chris,

You need to connect the strobe to No.2 (front LH cylinder) and at normal
idling speed the timing should be 12 deg BTDC for UK spec cars.

Regards,

Dave.
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