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MGB the mysterious disapearing spark

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Sopwith_Camel said:
ok we were 180 out with the 45d dizzy and we did static timing at 30ish degrees. and its running but not happy and there is a bit of exhaust leak, sigh
steve
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Well, at least you've got one issue on the run - congrats!
 
30 degrees static? 30 degrees dynamic at 3k to 4k RPM might be OK. Static should be closer to 5 or 10 degrees. With 30 degrees of static timing I would expect the engine to "kick back" on the starter motor making it nearly impossible to start.

Regardless, I'm glad you got the engine going.
 
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