Setting my timing help required please

[montypsx]

Hi All I've just fitted a petronix billet distributor to my 1641cc with twin 34 carbs and I'm not shaw of the timing degrees if that's the right word for it I've got a timing gun but I don't no what to set it to. Many thanks Phil

Ps yes I now it's overkill but my distributor just packed in and I was in the right place at the right time and got this for a tenner more than a new standard one :mrgreen:

 

[67westy]

If it has no VAC then it would be the same as an 009 at about 30 degrees at max advance

 

[montypsx]

Sorry I for got that bit yes it's got no vac I did set it 29'degrees but it dint feel right I'll try 30degrees tomorrow thanks

 

[67westy]

I believe anywhere from 28-32 should be fine so see what feels best

 

[montypsx]

I've set the timing and it runs brill infact proberly the best it's ever run however the down side is its a pig to start where as it use to start with one pump of the pedal and turn the key and off it went. Any ideas please cheers phil