Re: Basic timing question...

To:	Michael Graziano <mgraziano@austin.rr.com>
Subject:	Re: Basic timing question...
Date:	Sun, 16 May 2004 22:58:13 -0400 5.0; U)
Cc:	Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References:	<200405162028.i4GKShlM028001@ms-smtp-01-eri0.texas.rr.com>

Mike:

Yes, 12 BTDC is more advanced than 8 BTDC.  Retarded is described as ATDC, as in
After Top Dead Center.  Advance and Retard are in relation to Top Dead Center.

Jim

Michael Graziano wrote:

> Same car as the earlier email.  I'm running 8-10 BTDC timing.
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> I understand that the car will run hotter if it's too advanced, but I'm too
> retarded to know which way is advanced.
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> i.e. is 12 BTDC more advanced than 8 BTDC, or more retarded?  Logic says
> that it's more "advanced". but..
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> -Mike

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