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dumb person 04-12-2020 03:44 PM
Re: Spark advance question
 

All the way up for start, down for drive unless climbing a hill.

Works with a stock head. High comp' is another story.

Big hammer 04-12-2020 03:48 PM
Re: Spark advance question
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by katy (Post 1873389)
Suggest that you check the surface of the points cam. I had one that was not as smooth as it should have been and wore the points rubbing block down quite rapidly.
New cam B style, it should be good, thanks!

M2M 04-13-2020 12:55 AM
Re: Spark advance question
 

So how steep or long does a hill need to be for you guys to retard? Or you don't retard for hills?

30 Closed Cab PU 04-13-2020 10:15 AM
Re: Spark advance question
 

[QUOTE=M2M;1873745]So how steep or long does a hill need to be for you guys to retard? Or you don't retard for hills?


I usually retard for hills even though have never heard my motor ping. It is kind of a feel for me. Usually if the motor sounds like it is starting to slow/bog down some is where I play with the lever.

wmws 04-13-2020 10:29 AM
Re: Spark advance question
 

I have a tachometer which helps. If I get down around 1000-1200 on a long hill I will retard 2 or 3 clicks.


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