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<blockquote data-quote="bal3056" data-source="post: 57359" data-attributes="member: 584"><p>I believe you meant the spring-loaded weights inside the distributor unit which is the centrifugal advance weights. If this is the case, it can be quite difficult to set it 'right' ...... agak-agak can lah!</p><p></p><p>To set it right, you'll need a special machine or timing setting tool NOT available in Malaysia. The distributor needs to be taken out and fitted into the machine to allow it to respond accordingly with results for you to make the adjustments.</p><p></p><p>I am not an expert in Alfas, but have medelled enough with older generation distributors. Just playing with the spring tension of the weights alone can affect the overall timing and performance of the engine.</p><p>i used to shave off some meat from the weights to lighten them to get better advanced ignition. Engine response did improve, however.</p><p></p><p>But these days ... it's all electronics so no need to bother.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Hatish Holden Mayer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bal3056, post: 57359, member: 584"] I believe you meant the spring-loaded weights inside the distributor unit which is the centrifugal advance weights. If this is the case, it can be quite difficult to set it 'right' ...... agak-agak can lah! To set it right, you'll need a special machine or timing setting tool NOT available in Malaysia. The distributor needs to be taken out and fitted into the machine to allow it to respond accordingly with results for you to make the adjustments. I am not an expert in Alfas, but have medelled enough with older generation distributors. Just playing with the spring tension of the weights alone can affect the overall timing and performance of the engine. i used to shave off some meat from the weights to lighten them to get better advanced ignition. Engine response did improve, however. But these days ... it's all electronics so no need to bother. Hope this helps. Hatish Holden Mayer [/QUOTE]
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