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Offline mattd

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550f ignition timing
« on: February 23, 2011, 01:53:09 pm »
just bought a 550 f and im doing a few jobs before mot. im changing points and condenmsors this weekend and im wondering what the timing is for running on unleaded. any advice gratefully received!!!!!
'79 550f2 '80 servetta jet200 which i have lovely photos of but dont know how to put on the computer!!!

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Re: 550f ignition timing
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 01:54:54 pm »
Stock timing right out of the owners or shop manual.  Use The F mark.
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Re: 550f ignition timing
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 12:50:12 pm »
nice one thats a great help! probably make a mess of it anyhow but best off starting with the correct info!
'79 550f2 '80 servetta jet200 which i have lovely photos of but dont know how to put on the computer!!!