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Re: [T3] timing gun


On 20 Jan 99, at 21:36, Ginger D.&Peter P. wrote:

>     When I use the gun do I just need to paint/mark TDC, or do I need
> to mark 7.5 BTDC and 30 BTDC too?  I am searching the archives now,
> but I remember from last year that a Bosch 009/1600/carb should not go
> above 30 deg. advance.  What RPM do I rev up to for max. advance?  How
> do I know what the engine RPM is w/o a tachometer?

You need to make a mark at ~ 30-32 degrees and then watch for that 
mark as you increase the RPMs.  Don't worry about what the RPM is; 
just verify that the advance increases and stops before it goes past 
your mark.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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