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Old May 12, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Initial Timing On New Dist Moving?

Should I expect the inital timing to move with revs on an OE replacement Small Cap HEI for TPI when the EST is disconnected?

Old dizzy did not do this but was also bad/old, so not sure which is wrong.
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Old May 12, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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Re: Initial Timing On New Dist Moving?

Originally Posted by vilespankmachin
Should I expect the inital timing to move with revs on an OE replacement Small Cap HEI for TPI when the EST is disconnected?

Old dizzy did not do this but was also bad/old, so not sure which is wrong.
I am almost positive I read here on TGO somewhere that the ICM has a small amount of control of advance even with the EST disconnected , and that of course the EST has a larger range of advancement when properly functioning .
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Old May 12, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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Re: Initial Timing On New Dist Moving?

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I am almost positive I read here on TGO somewhere that the ICM has a small amount of control of advance even with the EST disconnected , and that of course the EST has a larger range of advancement when properly functioning .
Thanks mate, I have been trolling the C4 forums as well trying to get this answered and have gotten similar information.

Guess my new dizzy is working right after all, guess my problem is something else.
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