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Ignition timing question

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Bryanj:
The other thing to check is that the shaft is running true, they can easily be bent a fraction if you turn the engine over with the big nut on the advancer

Craizeehair:

--- Quote from: Martin6 on August 20, 2023, 10:27:53 PM ---You are tightening up 1 & 4, to lock them in, before moving to 2 & 3?

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Yes, when I tighten the top right screw on the plate for 1-4, that’s what knocks it out of alignment.

Craizeehair:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on August 20, 2023, 10:28:45 PM ---The other thing to check is that the shaft is running true, they can easily be bent a fraction if you turn the engine over with the big nut on the advancer

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Sounds more serious than a new plate! What’s the best way to check that?

Martin6:

--- Quote from: Craizeehair on August 20, 2023, 10:29:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: Martin6 on August 20, 2023, 10:27:53 PM ---You are tightening up 1 & 4, to lock them in, before moving to 2 & 3?

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Yes, when I tighten the top right screw on the plate for 1-4, that’s what knocks it out of alignment.

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Ah, got it. 👍

Oddjob:

--- Quote from: Craizeehair on August 20, 2023, 10:19:10 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on August 20, 2023, 10:13:09 PM ---Possible the plate is bent, take it off and check it.

It's common when non original points are fitted to find timing 2-3 difficult, with TEC points it's a doddle but not stuff like Daichi.

Original points are very expensive and can be hard to find.

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Thanks, I did wonder if the plate might be the problem.

I am going to order new points anyway and I’m sure the condensers are after market so had contemplated changing them for originals whilst I’m at it. DS sells the original plate with points and condensers already fitted, cheaper than buying the points and condensers separately, not cheap but I may go that way for peace of mind?

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I'm not 100% sure that what DS are selling are the original points and condensers. Check first before buying. The originals are clearly marked TEC.

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