Thread: model B engine
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Old 03-20-2019, 05:49 PM   #17
Chuck Sea/Tac
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Default Re: model B engine

The B distributor has a auto advance. The timing on an A engine is set closer to 0° or retarded. My understanding is that’s to protect you from kickback while hand cranking.???
Or at least that’s another myth floating around.
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