soldave Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Seems like a simple question and probably is! The manual states the following: 7 BTDC @ idle (vacuum) 25 BTDC @ 3500-4000rpm I'm not using the vacuum advance so should I still aim for 7 BTDC, or should I just try to tune for 25 degrees at 3500-4000rpm? But then on this site (http://www.belchamber.org/techdist.html) it states: When timing the car rev it to 4500 and set the timing at that rpm to 44 deg So which one is the best to go for, for when my timing light comes in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black eclat Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 My 2.2 Eclat is 8 BTDC at idle and warm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldave Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks for that, and for confirming engine should be warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 a 79 eclat on points should be a spec 5 907 engine with a 23D4 distributor. I would use 9 degrees BTDC static and with a strobe look for advance towards 25 degrees at 3.5K rpm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldave Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 a 79 eclat on points should be a spec 5 907 engine with a 23D4 distributor. I would use 9 degrees BTDC static and with a strobe look for advance towards 25 degrees at 3.5K rpm. Roger that and thanks. I'll replace points (trying to remember to gap them in the process) while I'm in the distributor changing the condenser. Have read something about greasing the distributor. Is it just the central shaft I have to put a dab of grease or somewhere else too? I hate not knowing simple things about these (older) cars so am really appreciating all this advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black eclat Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I ditched the points in favour of a magetic pick up. Its really simple to do and very cheap. No more issues with points. The magnetic pick ups can be got on ebay very reasonable. I also ditched the ballast resistor and coil in favour of a 12 V high energy coil. Again from ebay. That and in conjunction with the high torque starter, I have no issues with starting or running of the engine. Roger that and thanks. I'll replace points (trying to remember to gap them in the process) while I'm in the distributor changing the condenser. Have read something about greasing the distributor. Is it just the central shaft I have to put a dab of grease or somewhere else too? I hate not knowing simple things about these (older) cars so am really appreciating all this advice. A dab on the shaft for the points I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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