Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 470

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** U.S.A. market vehicles only.
13. Adjust the contact gap 86.35.14.
14 Connect the timing light as instructed by the
manufacturer. This engine is timed on No.1 cylinder
which is located at the front.
15 Run the engine at the 'idle speed' given in the chart
86.35.00. Position the timing light to
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the
timing cover pointer and the crankshaft pulley scale.
16 If the timing is correct the equipment will show the
pointer to be aligned with the scale at the 'ignition
timing - at idle' figure given in the chart 86.35.00.
17" When the timing is correct operations 18 to 22 may
be ignored.
Operations 18 to 20 apply only when the distributor
is fitted with a micrometer adjustment nut to advance
or retard the timing.
18 If a small corection is required, rotate the micrometer
adjustment nut.to advance or retard the timing.
19 If a large correction is required stop the engine.
Centre the micrometer adjustment nut. Slacken the
clamp bolt. Carefully rotate the distributor body as
required. Tighten the clamp bolt.
20 Repeat operation 15 onwards.
Operations
21
to
22
apply only when the distributor
is not fitted with a micrometer adjustment nut.
21 Stop the engine. Slacken the clamp bolt. Carefully
rotate the distributor body as rt'quired. Tighten the
clamp bolt.
22 Repeat operation 15 onwards.**
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Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. '4'277 Issue 2
86.35.15
Sheet 2