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Old 05-01-2020, 02:42 AM   #15
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Default Re: Optimal ignition timing curve?

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Originally Posted by Ken Henry View Post
How much vacuum advance should there be at idle? I had 8* entered in my table which gave an idle advance of 12*, but when I open the throttle and vacuum drops, the advance decreases to 4. Is this what I want or should there timing not depend on load at low rpm (as with a ported vacuum source)? Thanks for any input on this!


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I've built my own system for giggles, that sounds about right, but at below 100 RPM i didn't have any vacuum to retard the spark as i figured i wouldn't need any, not like i lug it that low often... (Pulls from 80 RPM though!)
I've never used the system you've got so i'm not sure if you can change it, or just live with it.
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