Thread: Tri-power issue
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Old 08-06-2010, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 1050goat View Post
Why did you bump the timing up Rich? With 15-16 initial you're going to end up with about 35-36 total which is too much with those heads and a zero-deck. I would put the timing back where I had it and fix the carbs. Quite honestly I'm not sure you'll ever get a tri-power to run right on that combination but I'm not an expert on tri-powers either. I do hope you eventually get it worked out.
Hey Dave, i was just frustrated with this whole deal and thought i would try something different........i believe you had it set at 12, im gonna probubly put it back there tomorrow............i must have really been lucky before, for 8 years i really didn"t have much issues with these carbs.........now i can"t get anything right.

But i got to admit the motor is running great, very happy with that end of it.........just wondering if the initial is too high, would that affect engine temp as far as higher temps.........im gonna keep at it though, im like a pit bull, im not giving up yet. LOL

Rich