I used to do this with my Fiat X 1/9. I could actually move the dist with
my right hand while driving (mid-engine car, access panel on later
models). You keep advancing until it pings when going up a hill in a high
gear.
This doesn't work with my Sprite. Not only can't I reach the dist while
driving :-) but also I don't detect a difference in the way the engine
runs when I move the dist. Use a timing light.
Ulix
On Mon, 23 Mar 1998, Evangelos G. Makris wrote:
> Thank you for your help re my two puzzles.
>
> Is it really possible to time an engine by ... ear?
>
> Can someone please explain the procedure, as I don't
> remember reading about it in any of my workshop manuals.
>
> Evangelos
> 66 Sprite, 78 Mini
>
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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