New to forum, Looking for some advice!
New to forum, Looking for some advice!
hello I have a 1982 stage 1 V8 county sw. I use it mainly for off road fun but I try not to damage it ,as I know they are rare now. Its nice to find people that no what a stage 1 is. I hope you can help me with a few questions i have ,one for starters ignition timing for use with unleaded fuel ,is it 9 deg tds at 1400 rpm witha points gap of 0.4 mm. I found this on line is it right. I would be grateful for anyone that can offer some advice on this point
Hi Simon,
Welcome to the forums.
I must admit I've never timed up my Stage 1 engine but if it helps the book figures are:
Contact breaker gap 0.35mm to 0.4mm
Dwell angle 26deg to 28deg at 550 to 650 rev/min
Ignition timing, dynamic: models with emission control 1deg BTDC mark on crankshaft pulley - using 91 to 93 octane fuel - 2 star rating in UK
Ignition timing, dynamic: non-emission engines 6deg BTDC at 650 rev/min maximum
Ignition timing, static: all models TDC
Normal unleaded in UK is 95 octane so you'd probably get away with slightly more advance.
David
Welcome to the forums.
I must admit I've never timed up my Stage 1 engine but if it helps the book figures are:
Contact breaker gap 0.35mm to 0.4mm
Dwell angle 26deg to 28deg at 550 to 650 rev/min
Ignition timing, dynamic: models with emission control 1deg BTDC mark on crankshaft pulley - using 91 to 93 octane fuel - 2 star rating in UK
Ignition timing, dynamic: non-emission engines 6deg BTDC at 650 rev/min maximum
Ignition timing, static: all models TDC
Normal unleaded in UK is 95 octane so you'd probably get away with slightly more advance.
David