timing and engine/head temps., what's the affect? Options

[toon1]

With the type IV timing set right it's about 7.5 to 8* at idle. Has anyp0ne noticed a difference in temps if the timing is advanced at idle?

Reading the MM on the MS site, it say's, if you retard the timing at idle it will produce lower emissions by creating more heat due to the unburnt fuel left in the system.

If retarding the timing makes things hot,can advancing it make things cooler or more stable, temp wise at idle?

With MS it is possible to advance the timing at idle but still keep a 27* cap at the 3500 mark

Keith

[bd1308]

As engine runs more advanced across the board, CHTs go up

As engine runs more retarded timing across the board, CHTs go down, but engine runs poorly.

Timing affects quality and quantity of fuel burned, more advanced timing burns more fuel.

Thats my for-real-life testing of timing.