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Originally Posted by DNLs1930
I would guess the "boost statement" is based on the fact I have been running the advance as taught which was about 1/2-3/4s advanced which when at speed and going up a hill I would advance it a little more and the car would smooth out seem to have a bit more power. The biggest hill we have locally is not that big but I do end up retarding the advance as I get closer to the top which I would guess coincides with the loading of the engine. I have net experienced knocking or detonation so I must be doing something right without really knowing it... Thanks for the lessons.
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It sounds like you’re running a little retarded under your “normal” speed. As advancing upon giving it more gas seems to produce more power. The best way to tell where your timing is, would be to ( at any speed),move your timing lever advance and then slowly retard and you’ll feel where the engine starts to loose power. That is the “sweet” spot for that speed.