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[Zenob1]

I have recnetlly changed my dizzy from a Ducellier to a Lucas 59D. When setting the timing, I cant retard it enough as the vacuum advance hits the oil pressure switch (think thats what it is, it's about 10 or 11 oclock from the dizzy). I can't even get close to the 5 degrees before TDC that I need. How do I get round this?

Someone suggested I rotate the dizzy drive in the block a little, which makes sense - but is it a good idea?

Matt

[Jimmyarm]

It sounds like you have it in the wrong way round !

When the rotor arm is pointing at where no1 cyclinder lead connects to the cap, is the rotor arm pointing at no1 cylinder ? Ie. NNE if you where looking on a compass....

[Zenob1]

It sounds like you have it in the wrong way round !

When the rotor arm is pointing at where no1 cyclinder lead connects to the cap, is the rotor arm pointing at no1 cylinder ? Ie. NNE if you where looking on a compass....

It's probably more SEE which is 90 degrees from where you suggest. So, do I -

Step 1 - rotate dizzy 90 degrees clockwise
Step 2 - move the HT leads round one postion ANTI clockwise

(My leads are on correct 1 3 4 2, 1 being closest to the rad.)

or am think to simplistic?

Matt

[fikus01]

is the engine pinking?? if its not then why retard it further!! as long as its not pinking run it as advanced as u can!!

failing that do as the man says above and turn the dizzy thru 90 degrees clockwise and move your leads round!

[Zenob1]

Yeah, it is pinking when under load, plus I just want to make sure it's set properly for piece of mind really.

Cheers folks.

Matt

[Retro_10s]

Argh but that engine was running so sweet!!! :'(

[Zenob1]

Argh but that engine was running so sweet!!! :'(

I know. But at least I got rid of that nasty nasty Ducellier - there is light at the end of the tunnel!!

[Retro_10s]

i really hope so, the weather's great here now, sunny and dry!!, it's almost a shame it worked when it was raining!!!!