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Old 01-11-2020, 11:25 AM   #7
Russ/40
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Default Re: "B" Distributor timing with an "A" front cover

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft View Post
The model B distributor is more complicated than the model A . The B distributor advances WAY too slowly and I can see no advantage . The model A engine is the easiest engines to set the timing on . I can't understand why some like to make things more difficult .
Purdy, my main concern with the "A" distributor is more due to my own personal shortcomings. Concerned with the perils of running the motor in a pinging or detonation condition due to my inability to hear or perceive those conditions, makes me concerned about doing damage to my engine. With a 6/1 head, my understanding is one must be even more careful not to advance too much. Is it not there, or am I unable to hear it?

No matter where I put the advance, I've never heard or experienced what I believe to be any pinging.
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