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Ignition timing is a function of the ignition contact points or other triggering device, not the rotor. However, the rotor position, relative to it's current path contact in the distributor, may make a difference, especially during ignition advance - the gap increases as timing advances.
If the rotor tip is too far from the contact, this may cause intermittent misfiring (the system isn't able to produce sufficient voltage to overcome the excessive gap). On CDI or other high-energy systems, excessive gap can over-stress the electronics and components.
Sherwood
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