Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 469

ELECTRICAL
8.
If a small correction is
required, rotate the
micrometer adjustment nut to advance or retard the
timing.
9. If a large correction is required centre the micrometer
adjustment nut and slacken the clamp bolt. Align the
pointer with the scale at the 'ignition timing - static'
figure given in the chart 86.35.00. Rotate the
distributor body anticlockwise past the test lamp
illumination position. Carefully rotate clockwise until
the lamp just goes out. Tighten the clamp bolt with
unit in this position.
10. Repeat operation 4 onwards.
Static
1. Adjust the contact gap. 86.35.14.
2. Disconnect the distributor lead from the coiL
3. Provide a test lamp circuit as shown.
4. Rotate the crankshaft in engine run direction to
approximately align the timing cover pointer with the
24 degree BEFORE on the crankshaft pulley scale.
The test lamp should now be illuminated.
5. Carefully rotate the crankshaft further until the lamp
just goes out.
6. If the timing is correct the pointer will be aligned
with the scale at the ignition timing - static figure
given in the chart 86.35.00.
7. When the timing is correct operations 8 to 12 may be
igoored.
Operations 8 to 10 apply only when the distributor is
fitted with a micrometer adjustment nut.
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1. Distributor - diagrammatic layout
2. Ignition coil
3. Distributor fly lead removed from coil
4. Test lamp - 12 volt
5. Vehicle battery
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86.35.15
IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
- Ignition timing - adjust
Operations 11 to 12 apply only when the distributor
is not fitted with a micrometer adjustment nut.
11. Slacken the clamp bolt. Align the pointer with the
scale at the 'Ignition timing - static' figure given in
the chart 86.35.00. Rotate the distributor body
anticlockwise past the test lamp illumination
position. Carefully rotate clockwise until the lamp
just goes out. Tighten the clamp bolt with unit in this
position.
12. Repeat operation 4 onwards
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86.35.15 Sheet 1
Triumph TR6 Manual. Pan No. 545277 Issue 1