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Type 3 Timing

i`m struggling to get the timing on my type 3 1500S model set right.

I think at some time it has had a replacement engine as i`ve checked the numbers against the birth certificate i have - the original is 0337358 the exchange(?) is N054729X

The timing marks that are there at the moment are as follows - | ||| i`m guessing the lines are left to right - TDC, 7.5, 10, 12.5.

i`ve also tried timing it whilst runnning for a maximum advance of 32 degrees, but the line was jumping around alot.

any advice would be great

thanks, mike

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mike
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Timing setting has nothing to do with the engine model. It's all detrmined by the distributor. Look for a P/N on the distrib casting.

Speedy Jim

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Speedy Jim

Also, make sure the spark plug cables are in the right order.

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Funkie

i`m pretty sure the spark plugs leads are in the right order, but i`ll check them just to make sure. i`ll also get the part number from the dizzy too. thanks, mike

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mike

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