Aug 1, 2008 #1 tomt966 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 805 Reaction score 2 Location Tallahassee, FL If an engine is undertimed, i.e. timing is 7 BTDC but ideally it should be at 14-16 BTDC, would the engine run warmer or be hard to start?
If an engine is undertimed, i.e. timing is 7 BTDC but ideally it should be at 14-16 BTDC, would the engine run warmer or be hard to start?
Aug 4, 2008 #2 M moper Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2004 Messages 15,912 Reaction score 2,540 Location eastern CT No. You wont notice it.
Aug 4, 2008 #3 rumblefish360 I have escaped the EVIL Empire State! FABO Gold Member Joined Jun 21, 2005 Messages 50,496 Reaction score 24,668 Location Florida But you'll probably be down on power. It will be noticed on a higher performance engine. If the timing is advanced to much, then you'll notice hard starting and warmer engine temps.
But you'll probably be down on power. It will be noticed on a higher performance engine. If the timing is advanced to much, then you'll notice hard starting and warmer engine temps.