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Old 02-26-2012, 06:22 AM   #48
inex01
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Default Re: Position of the spark lever question

I have been breaking in my new Schwalm's motor and yesterday I drive over 60 miles in the rolling hills of Maryland and found that "Sweet Spot" depended on the road conditions and was able to fine tune the timing easily because you can actually feel the motor power curve as you move the lever. Retard up a hill felt like you were loosing power but is important so you do not pound the babbits, downhill retard does seem to assist in slowing the car down, but on level road you can easily get the motor into that Sewwt Spot, I also adjust the GAV vavle and keep it slightly rich durig breakin to keep her cool.
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