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Adjusting the ignition timing

Benjiboi
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24 Feb 2014 12:49 #105823 by Benjiboi

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How do you know what number resistor to get or do you just keep trying until it feels better?

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24 Feb 2014 13:20 #105828 by Rhinoman

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You need to check the timing and then note how far out it is. If it is, for example, -2 degs then you should check the resistor currently fitted, if its a 2 degree resistor then you need a +4 degree resistor.

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04 Apr 2017 07:43 #179898 by Blackie

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Can someone please confirm for me, is this the Timing Trim Resistor?
it has number 4 on it.
After bridging the monitor coupler and using a timing light, I got the figure of "0" TDC.
Can someone please shed some light on which resistor I need to purchase to get my timing back to stock "5 BTDC".
also where to purchase from. I live Adelaide South Australia

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06 Apr 2017 20:22 - 06 Apr 2017 20:26 #179988 by Rhinoman

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As far as I can tell you need to add 5 degrees to the timing, you already have a 4 which is -2 degrees so you would need a +3 degree which would be an '8'. The difference should be quite noticeable.
You could pick up a 2k2 1/2W resistor and connect it using spade terminals to test that, it would be a cheap test.

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07 Apr 2017 10:40 #180020 by OllieNZ

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Rhinoman wrote: As far as I can tell you need to add 5 degrees to the timing, you already have a 4 which is -2 degrees so you would need a +3 degree which would be an '8'. The difference should be quite noticeable.
You could pick up a 2k2 1/2W resistor and connect it using spade terminals to test that, it would be a cheap test.

What wattage variable resistor would you recommend for testing purposes?

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07 Apr 2017 10:59 #180021 by Rhinoman

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1/2 watt would be more than sufficient. If my memory is to be relied upon then the value of the resistor is only read at key on so you can't adjust it on the fly.

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