Before going to SC a couple of weeks ago, I put a timing light on my car and set it to 12 degrees bTDC, or at least I thought I did. Started on the trip and realized that on hills, the car bogged down very bad in 5th...didn't do this before. So, I re-set the timing by ear and it ran great. Haven't touched it since. Here's my question...I got under the car and found the BTDC mark and moved up the balancer to 12 degrees. Is it supposed to be set 12 after the 0 in the balancer, or before? (In other words, is it 12 advanced or on the 12 after the btdc mark?) I know 10 is factory, but I was going to try 12 so I could run cheap gas.
Actually, after typing his out, I bet I set it 12 retarded instead of 12 advanced. It's supposed to be on the advanced side, isn't it. I'm so retarded...I promise I know how to time a car, guys! I'm such an idiot!!!!
Actually, after typing his out, I bet I set it 12 retarded instead of 12 advanced. It's supposed to be on the advanced side, isn't it. I'm so retarded...I promise I know how to time a car, guys! I'm such an idiot!!!!