Ignition 123ROVER-8-R-V Instrucciones De Montaje página 2

Mounting instructions for the '123ignition'
UK
type : 123\ROVER-8-R-V
for : most Rover V8 - engines, 12 Volt, negative earth only !
IMPORTANT
Please read the entire instructions before you begin installation. If after reading you are unsure of the
procedure to be followed, please ask someone knowledgeable in engine tuning. Remember to work
safely.
STEP 1: Find the static timing point
On the old distributor, note the position of the ignition wire to the number one cylinder. Remove the
distributor cap and turn the engine in its normal direction so that the rotor points to the number one
cylinder position.
Now carefully turn the engine further until the Top Dead Center ( TDC ) is indicated on the timing
mark. The engine is now at the static timing point, at the end of the compression stroke for the
number one cylinder. If you do know the engine firing order, this is an ideal time to trace the ignition
wires and make some notes.
STEP 2: Out with the old, in with the new
You should verify that the correct advance curve for your engine has been
selected in your '123' : using a 5mm Allen wrench remove the hexagonal plug in