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1986 740 GLE B230F Ignition Timing Issue

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Kmaniac in California USA
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Re: 1986 740 GLE B230F Ignition Timing Issue

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Chris the "K MANIAC"

1986 740 GLE

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Fred760DC
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Post by Fred760DC »

The ECU sets the timing. The slots are just there to set the #1 terminal at TDC. Once set the distributor does not need adjustments. If you do it that way the ECU will "Correct it" right away, nullifying the work. And perhaps queering the deal.
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