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Fixed the cam seal leak, back at the TB for the 8th time..... quiz/poll.....

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Default Fixed the cam seal leak, back at the TB for the 8th time..... quiz/poll.....

Timing being advanced by a quarter-tooth after the cam mark will:

a) Produce more power
b) Run like ****
c) harm the engine
d) No difference


this is a pititful attempt to cover up for asking for advice
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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And why does your cam seal keep leaking?
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Default No, its only the first time. I meant to stress how many times ive been at the TB. I

can t get it to be EXACTLY on time.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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even at a quarter tooth?
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B and C.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Yes. Don't try advancing the timing that way :-o
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ha no i wasnt trying to i just cant get it dead even.
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d. 1/4 tooth is like 1 degree or so. 1 full tooth is 4 degrees.
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