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mazmonza

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123 timing
« on: July 10, 2022, 13:34:35 »
When timing with a 123 distributor  at 3000 revs should vacuum  advance be connected?
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Benz Dr.

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Re: 123 timing
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2022, 16:30:09 »
I believe it should be because that's the way it will work while installed on your engine.
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Re: 123 timing
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2022, 19:26:01 »
Yes, that’s the way I check the timing too.

Peter
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mazmonza

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Re: 123 timing
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2022, 08:04:19 »
Thank you for the advice.
Maurice
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