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MG TD TF 1500 - TD timing

What shoud be the correct timing on a 52TD? I have been useing 5 degrees BTDC, so if stanging in front of the motor the mark on the pully should be about a 1/4 before the pointer?
SL Salvatore

Search the archives for this subject. Much information on this in there.
Many of us set final timming with engine running @ 3000 RPM so advance is engaged using an adjustable timming light set 30 degrees. It works for me!
David Sheward

Dave
I just got an adjustable timing light. Using the method you described above, do you use the original timing notch?

Tom
'54 TF
Tom Norby

Yes but advance your light to 30!
SL Salvatore

With the electronic-display type timing light, set the advance on the display, where you want it (ex:30 degrees)..Then , with the dizzy bolt loosened, run the engine up to 3000 rpm, and move the dizzy until the mark on the pulley, and the pointer , are in line...You are now at 30 degrees@ 3000 rpm.
Edward
E.B. Wesson

I watched John Twist do this numerous times in Reno and tried it when I got home....car has never run better. His point was it is more important how the car runs at 3000 rpm than at idle. Have to say I agree with him.

Don
don scott

Sal,
Where are you in NJ?
I am in Monroe Twp. off exit 8A on the Tpke.
Mort
Mort TD 1851

Gents
I just put my new actron advance timing light to use in the manner described. I was a bit intimidated by my engine running at 3000 rpm in my garage. My wife was afraid I'd blow the place up. Set the timing at 30 degrees advanced using the original notch. The TF runs even better now! I was not all that disappointed with performance before, but this setting required me to turn the dizzy about a centimeter counterclockwise. Now, better than ever!

Thank you all for this tip.

Tom
'54 TF
Tom Norby

I am up in north Jersey (bloomingdale)
SL Salvatore

This thread was discussed between 07/07/2011 and 11/07/2011

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