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Comet Timing
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<blockquote data-quote="Martyn Goodwin" data-source="post: 36034" data-attributes="member: 2433"><p>Here are my thoughts having tried a number of ignition solutions in my 51 Comet and finally returning to a rebuilt original Lucas magneto with a Roy Price ATDS.</p><p></p><p>1. It is essential to lap the ATDS to the magneto spindle - use fine valve grind pase and be prepared for around 10 minutes plus of back n forth twisting. At the conclusion you must remove every trace of the valve grind paste before reassembly. If you are not using a magneto but some form of cioil ignition that requires a plane gear to replace the original ADTS then that plane gear , likewise must be lapped to the distributor shaft.</p><p></p><p>2. There is no point having perfect timing at maximium advance if you cannot start your beast. To ensure reliable and easy starting you should set the fully retarded timing somewhere between 3 and 7 degrees before TDC on the compression stroke. Set it later or even After TDC and starting will be difficult - nay exhausting and frustrating. Set it earlier then again starting will be difficult and this time accompanied by viceous kick back through the start lever. I use and swear by a magneto synchroniser to set the timing on my Comet - see MPH number 763</p><p></p><p>3. With a magneto set the spark plug gap to 18 thou. With a coil based system use 22 to 24 thou gap.</p><p></p><p>4. Finally make sure your carb is in tip top condition.</p><p></p><p>Martyn</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martyn Goodwin, post: 36034, member: 2433"] Here are my thoughts having tried a number of ignition solutions in my 51 Comet and finally returning to a rebuilt original Lucas magneto with a Roy Price ATDS. 1. It is essential to lap the ATDS to the magneto spindle - use fine valve grind pase and be prepared for around 10 minutes plus of back n forth twisting. At the conclusion you must remove every trace of the valve grind paste before reassembly. If you are not using a magneto but some form of cioil ignition that requires a plane gear to replace the original ADTS then that plane gear , likewise must be lapped to the distributor shaft. 2. There is no point having perfect timing at maximium advance if you cannot start your beast. To ensure reliable and easy starting you should set the fully retarded timing somewhere between 3 and 7 degrees before TDC on the compression stroke. Set it later or even After TDC and starting will be difficult - nay exhausting and frustrating. Set it earlier then again starting will be difficult and this time accompanied by viceous kick back through the start lever. I use and swear by a magneto synchroniser to set the timing on my Comet - see MPH number 763 3. With a magneto set the spark plug gap to 18 thou. With a coil based system use 22 to 24 thou gap. 4. Finally make sure your carb is in tip top condition. Martyn [/QUOTE]
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