[ROVERNET - UK] Adjusting Timing of 2000TC

[slatskars at comcast.net]

Always do the electrical/ignition portion before tunning the carbs. The carbs are pretty stable once set up properly. The timming should not afect the carb adjustment.

Slats
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Adrian McDonald <adrianmcdon at hotmail.com>
> 
> Hello
>  
> I am wondering if it is worth adjusting the timing on my 2000TC. I remember from 
> my UK days it being 6deg BTDC, but in the US / Canada the cars were set at 4deg 
> ATDC, like my recently acquired TC. I think this is for emissions reasons to run 
> on leaner mixtures. I am thinking that this US timing setting may make it harder 
> to tune the carbs for smooth idling - am I right or wrong?
> 
> Thanks
> Adrian
> 1969 2000TC
> 1970 3500S
> 
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