I need some clarity on the proper timing for a 68 Etype with dual Stromberg carbs and 9 to 1 compression. per the manual, it says the correct timing for a Series II with twin Strombergs is 10 degrees BTDC static, 0 degrees at idle and 10 degrees BTDC at 1400 rpm. For a series 1 with triples it just states 10 degrees BTDC and I assume they mean static. I have set the timing according to the manual, i.e. rotating the engine until the rotor arm approaches the #6 cylinder (front of car) then rotating engine until 10 degrees is read on the timing marker at the bottom of the engine, then adjusting the distributor until the lamps lights up and then tightening the pinch bolt. When I do this I cant achieve the dynamic numbers (0 at idle and 10 degrees at 1400rpm). Am I missing anything?

Submitted by DavidBarnes71@… on Fri, 07/31/2009 - 21:51

I cannot time my '68 statically any more since I put on the Pertronix. electronic ign system. My book says 10 deg. BTDC at 1000 RPM. I set mine with an inductive timing light. Was kinda a pain with many trips underneath the front of the car to look at the timing mark and then back to the ditributor to adjust it slightly until I got it set correctly. Has been runnig great for several years now. Will this method work if you cannot get it set correctly statically ?

David Barnes
'68 FHC