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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

 • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344

FACTOR

Advance Timing

Retard Timing

For

For

Cylinder Pressure

Low

High

RPM

High

Low

Vacuum

High

Low

Energy of Ignition

Low

High

Fuel Octane

High

Low

Mixture (Air/Fuel)

Rich

Lean

Temperature

Cool

Hot

Combustion Chamber Shape

Open

Compact

Spark Plug Location

Offset

Center

Combustion Turbulence

Low

High

Load

Light

Heavy

Figure 1  Ignition Timing Factors.

As you can see from the chart, most factors will change throughout the range of the
engine operation.  The timing mechanism of the distributor must make timing
changes based on these factors.

Example: 

 An engine has 11.5:1compression, a high energy ignition and turns

5,500 rpm.  With the specifications given, you will have to retard the timing for the
high compression, low rpm and high energy ignition.  By comparing the engine’s
specifications against the chart, a usable timing guideline can be found.  Engines
with a combination of items from both columns will require a timing that is set in the
mid range.

Obviously a full technical explanation of correct ignition timing would be very
complicated.  The best way to arrive at a suitable ignition curve for your engine is to
use the Ignition Timing Factors Chart as a guide and compare it to the Advance
Graphs in Figure 2 until a suitable curve is found.  When selecting your advance
curve, use detonation (engine ping) as an indicator of too much advance, and a
decrease in power as an indicator of too little advance.

TIPS ON SELECTING AN ADVANCE CURVE

Use as much initial advance as possible without encountering excessive starter
load or engine kick-back.

Start the centrifugal advance just above the idle rpm.

The starting point of the centrifugal advance curve is controlled by the installed
length and tension of the spring.

How quickly the centrifugal advance (slope) comes in is controlled by the spring
stiffness.  The stiffer the spring, the slower the advance curve.

The amount of advance is controlled by the advance bushing.  The bigger the
bushing, the smaller the amount of advance.

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Страница 1: ... is the base timing of the engine before centrifugal advance begins Centrifugal Advance The centrifugal advance mechanism is made up of weights springs advance cam and an advance stop bushing The amount and rate of advance that your distributor is capable of is determined by the centrifugal timing If you ever wish to lock out the centrifugal advance refer to the centrifugal advance section Total T...

Страница 2: ...g guideline can be found Engines with a combination of items from both columns will require a timing that is set in the mid range Obviously a full technical explanation of correct ignition timing would be very complicated The best way to arrive at a suitable ignition curve for your engine is to use the Ignition Timing Factors Chart as a guide and compare it to the Advance Graphs in Figure 2 until ...

Страница 3: ...ings and the advance stop bushing There is no need to change the weights or advance cam SELECTING THE ADVANCE SPRINGS The rate or how quick the advance comes in is determined by the type of springs which are installed on the distributor The MSD distributors are equipped with two Heavy Silver springs installed These will give you the slowest advance curve possible The parts kit contains two additio...

Страница 4: ... Using long needle nose pliers remove the springs from the spring posts 3 Install the new springs using the pliers and install the rotor and cap SELECTING THE ADVANCE STOP BUSHING Three different advance stop bushings are supplied in the distributor kit The distributor comes with a Blue 10 5 bushing already installed If a different amount of centrifugal advance is desired follow the next procedure...

Страница 5: ...ut Figure 5 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing LOCKING OUT THE CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE 1 Remove the roll pin from the drive gear and remove the gear from the shaft 2 Remove the advance springs weights and the advance stop bushing from the advance assembly 3 Slide the shaft two inches out of the housing 4 Rotate the shaft 180 and insert the advance stop bushing pin into the small hole on the advance pla...

Страница 6: ... Screw the nut onto the clamp stud and finger tighten Locate the supplied shims and set one 0 010 shim aside 7 With the remaining shims make a stack that fits the gap between the clamp and the distributor housing Figure 8 It is recommended to use a shim stack that is slightly thicker than the gap up to 0 005 however it may be 0 002 thinner 8 Remove the distributor then remove the clamp and collar ...

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Страница 8: ...nstalled Cutting wires close to the unit will void your warranty Be sure to include a detailed account of any problems experienced and what components and accessories are installed on the vehicle The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible after receipt COD for any charges For more information call the MSD Customer Service Line 915 855 7123 MSD technicians are available from 8 00 a m to...

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