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joe90:
Just fitted a lumenition kit on the Series 3. When starting from cold its turns about 3 or 4 times then stops dead or slows right down before trying again. But when warm it starts first time...... I think its a timing issue, has anyone any ideas and how do i fix it?

dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
sounds like its too far advanced.  with electronic ignition if you set the timing static you always end up toofar advanced (assuming you 'set' the enngine then turn diddy till you get a spark).  Back it off a bit at a time

ian_s:
yup, timing is too far advanced
basically its sparking too early so the bang tries to turn the engine the wrong way, against the starter motor. My dads rangerover did this, but once it was running it seemed to work fine. we just back it off til it stopped doing it.

joe90:
So am i right in thinking that to back the timing off, i can use the little wheel on the dizzy that is linked to the advance/retard vacum (If that makes sense!)

dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
Yup. Or loosen the clamp at the base and turn the whole thing

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