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Using Timing Light on Twin Plug Engine?
I need to check the timing on a twin plug 3.0 engine. Do I just connect it to number 1 spark plug cable as I would for a stock single plug engine? Can I use my timing advance knob on the timing light or will the readings be off for a twin plug engine?
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Use #1 plug just like on a single-ignition engine.
Time the car just like you would with your dial-back timing light, but bear in mind the differences in timing values. :) :) |
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Thanks Steve. What do you mean by "differences in timing values"? |
less advance is needed with dual plug
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I think what Steve is referring to is that you don't use the single plug timing numbers on a twin plug engine.
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Could you elaborate.........
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Steve, Could you elaborate more on this subject? Thanks. Tony |
IIRC, A single plug 3.0 engine idles 5deg before TDC and advances to 25 deg at 6000rpm.
Because a twin plug is more efficient at burning the fuel charge there will be less timing advance required to get the power out of it. I just don't personally know what the numbers are. Someone chime in with those deets!? |
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Yes. Would be great to know the timing numbers for a twin plug 3.0. |
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