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francoangellini
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:19 am    Post subject: Type3 4 timing marks question Reply with quote
Hi there;

My brazil type3 1600cc (Twin carb svda stock factory dizzy) has 4 marks on the pulley (fan) Like a ref photo I III , what grades numbers show the 4 marks: 0º, 7,5º, 10º and 12,5º?

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:53 am    Post subject: Re: Type3 timing marks Reply with quote
depends on your distributor, what model of distributor is on your engine?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: Type3 timing marks Reply with quote
W1K1 wrote:
depends on your distributor, what model of distributor is on your engine?


Change the referencial photo in my topic, my pulley or fan have a 4 marks; (I III)

Installed the factory SVDA stock carburetor
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:15 am    Post subject: Re: Type3 timing marks question Reply with quote
the three on the right are 7.5-10-12.5, the other one is usually TDC but it can be something else (if you measure you can compare to the other 3 to make sure)
set it at 7.5 static to get started, then set it at 30 maximum with the vacuum disconnected
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:47 am    Post subject: Re: Type3 timing marks question Reply with quote
Slow 1200 wrote:
the three on the right are 7.5-10-12.5, the other one is usually TDC but it can be something else (if you measure you can compare to the other 3 to make sure)
set it at 7.5 static to get started, then set it at 30 maximum with the vacuum disconnected


OK, 7,5º is fine for me.....Ill check the max for a better job...Thanks!!
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