Dwell angle timing mg midget 1500

Description:July 12, This is the first of a series of articles on basic tuning techniques to help you maintain your car to original factory specifications. Since the ignition system must be in good order before any other systems, such as the carburetor s , can be properly adjusted, we will begin with a brief discussion on ignition timing procedures. These instructions assume that the ignition system components wires, spark plugs, distributor and its parts are in good workable condition. Ignition Timing Ignition timing refers to the point during the combustion cycle at which the spark plugs fire, and is expressed in degrees of crankshaft rotation in relation to the top dead center T. Specifications for timing include the number of degrees before or after top dead center, and the required engine speed at which the setting must be made. This simply means that the timing is set with the engine not running.

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