Quixote
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Hi Guys
So, it has come to this. Given the poor fuel economy (20mpg) and worse performance I thought I'd check and reset the FIP timing; all very straightforward, wind the engine until #1 cam is upright, pop the DTI in and set to about 2 mm, turn engine clockwise until DTI at low point, reset to zero, continue turning engine until timing pin pops in. At this point I find the DTI still on zero, maybe plus a thou or 2. OK some genius has set it up to fire at TDC, that would account for the problems. However when I come to move the FIP to 0.90 mm, I find there is not enough range, i.e. at limit between 0.40 and 0.50.
So, here's the thing; is that a recon FIP required or timing chain or WTF is going on??
Your (helpful) thoughts would be apprciated.
Ta.
So, it has come to this. Given the poor fuel economy (20mpg) and worse performance I thought I'd check and reset the FIP timing; all very straightforward, wind the engine until #1 cam is upright, pop the DTI in and set to about 2 mm, turn engine clockwise until DTI at low point, reset to zero, continue turning engine until timing pin pops in. At this point I find the DTI still on zero, maybe plus a thou or 2. OK some genius has set it up to fire at TDC, that would account for the problems. However when I come to move the FIP to 0.90 mm, I find there is not enough range, i.e. at limit between 0.40 and 0.50.
So, here's the thing; is that a recon FIP required or timing chain or WTF is going on??
Your (helpful) thoughts would be apprciated.
Ta.
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