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July 19, 2001


Paul
The manual settings for ignition timing only work on unmodified
engines. You have to set the total advance on an modified engine.
Adjustable timing lights are available at most Halfords stores - get
one (today!). Set the timing at 26 degrees total advance (If you are
running vaccuum advance disconnect it and plug the hole in the
manifold/carb).
11.1 CR will work using super unleaded fuel or LRP - you just have to
retard the ignition (and the ignition 'curve' hence the advice you
have received to get an Aldon dizzy).
I am aware of the 'multiple head gasket' trick - trouble is it is
a 'Band-Aid' fix to get a rally car to the end of an event and not
good practice for road engines.
Your best bet is to get the Aldon, replace the gaskets with just one
and go straight to a rolling road to get the engine set up properly.
My strong recommendation is to go to Peter Baldwin in Cambridge - he
is the best A series rolling road tuner around (IMHO).
Regards
James

"James Bilsland" < james@... > 2666

Posted on July 19, 2001 09:16 AM
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