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Originally Posted by veg_burner
I'm getting my injectors rebuilt for veggie oil use & TomJ recommended I advance my timing slightly. Also I thought it would be good to check the chain stretch as preventative maintenance.
How is the engine timing & IP timing different?
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Think of IP timing the same as ignition timing in a gasser....
and chain stretch effecting the actual cam timing.....IP is driven off the timing chain..so one chain stretch effects the IP...AND the Actual cam timing both, by retarding them as wear increaces.
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