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Timing with an HEI distributor

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by stanbo, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. Aug 27, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    Does anyone know what the ignition timing should be on my '74 CJ5 with 4.2 L?
    I added an HEI distributor
     
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  2. Aug 27, 2016 at 10:13 PM
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    Does this help?

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  3. Aug 27, 2016 at 10:51 PM
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    Thanks Chris. To be more specific, how many degrees, at 650 RPM, does the upgrade to HEI change?
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    I wasn't aware it changed anything.
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    Thanks, that would make it simpler!
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    I don't believe you change the timing. I believe it is 6-8* BTDC. I run mine at 8 BTDC with fuel injection. Don't forget to disconnet the vacuum when you set your timing.
     
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    Thanks Peter. Initially, I had it set at 9 but it pinged jnder load. I am at 5-6 now and its all good.
    One exception though, in the high country last week, the carb was loading up badly. Need to do something about thT before I go up again.
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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    I am in Houston. There is about a 100ft difference between the High country and the low lands. We call it a bridge. But to my knowledge if there is a big enough difference in elevation carbs need to be adjusted I think turning your screw in a 1/4 turn may help at higher elevation and adjustments made need to be made avery few thousand feet. The fuel needs to run leaner to make up for the thinner air. There are some videos on Youtube that address this issue Edit I'm not a carb guy. I've been running fuel injection since the 80s. Fuel injection makes its own adjustments.
     
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