Static Timing For Stage 1?

Mini Technical Sections Problems, Questions and Technical
1

Mini Checkmate 1990 - 998cc

The engine is at stage 1 - k&n, maniflow, needle

I am trying to set the static timing to get it started. and having a few problems - all sorts of poppin and bangin.

What should I set the static timing to get me going?

I deff have the compression stroke correct by the way.

Cheers

2

I refer to good Mr Lawsons guide.

http://home.mindspring.com/~purlawson/files/StaticTiming.pdf

3

Cheers Adam I downloaded that earlier

Trouble is it doesnt mention stage 1

4

Makes no odds - 'Stage 1 ’ is not important. Are the plug leads in the correct order (1342 -anticlock round the dizzy) - and is #1 on the correct plug when cylinder #1 is at TDC and both valves closed ? Just keep advancing it till it ‘kicks’ against the starter - and then take it back slightly and it should at least start. Then when the engine is warmed up - twiddle it back and forth to get best/smoothest idle. Road test and listen for pinking - if no pinking, advance slightly till it DOES pink, and then take it back slightly so there is NO pinking. That’s it spot -on for the equipment you have.

5

I reckon you have hit the nail on the head there!

ANTICLOCKWISE

Think I did it clockwise )

Will re-do it and go for around 6 degrees - be tomorrow now - bit dark out.

6

> Trouble is it doesnt mention stage 1

For performance timing you aren’t going to be leaving it static timed. Something around 5-8 BTDC static will get the engine started. Once the engine is running you will benefit most by letting it reach operating temperature, then bringing the RPM up to about 3500 or 4000. With the engine running at 4000 RPM, set the maximum dynamic advance (with a timing light) to about 32 BTDC. Once you return the engine to idle speed, test drive the car by placing it under a heavy load (accelerating uphill in too high a gear). Listen for pinging and knocking. If you hear “bad noises” like those, turn the timing back in increments of 2 degrees until no bad sounds are heard. You will then have the maximum advance your engine can handle for its condition and the fuel that you use.