Originally Posted By crackedback
No fricken way does that engine run close to right with 12-15* initial. Get rid of that notion. My 340 with a 241 at .050 cam has 24* initial. Starts up in 100+ degree weather with a flick of the key.

It's going to want in the 20's, where you are. Let the engine tell you, not some notion or desired number that you feel is correct.


Thank you for that, that may be the case. It fires up instantly right now and sounds great, so my timing might be very close to being where it needs to be.

Thanks for the great info here guys! I feel like I have the info now to dial these suckers in! smile


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