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Old 01-20-2019, 10:11 AM
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So ;

? You just tweaked the IP until it ran smoother as it was idling ? .

Any idea what the actual timing is now ? .
That's exactly what I did. I don't trust the timing pointer, it showed I was at exactly 15˚ATDC which is what the sticker on my radiator support says to time to, but the timing was still retarded a bit. So who knows what the actual timing is, but it's right now. Insta-starts, super smooth running, quiet idle with no more clattering, massively reduced smoke, and much better power in the higher RPM ranges. Results don't lie!

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? What did you use to burnish the GP relay contacts ? .
I polished the pits out with 2000 grit sandpaper, followed by heavy cardstock, then cleaned with denatured alcohol. The contact points are solid and not plated, so they can take a bit of dressing.
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