Should it be 0 Deg or 10 Deg?

jandarah · Post by **jandarah** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 3:28 am

Hi,
I'm in the process of setting the static timing on my 1756, after a timing belt and pulley replacement. Reading some pages, it says zero (0) degrees and others say ten (10) degrees BTDC, for the 1756 motor. Some also tune by ear for best response. Now, I realise that changes are and can be made, but what is the best starting point please, 0 or 10?

Cheers,

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:34 am

0 was based on complying with emission standards, you'll find better performance at 10btdc

jandarah · Post by **jandarah** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 3:58 pm

Hi Mark,

Terrific, that tells me what I wanted to know. My Spider is ex California, imported into Australia in the late 1980's. Besides the RHD conversion, all the extra US emission stuff was removed. 10 degrees it is...

Many thanks, what a great forum.

Should it be 0 Deg or 10 Deg?

Should it be 0 Deg or 10 Deg?

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