Timing for 88 Force 125hp Prestolite Ignition (Blue CDI packs)

[Bry21317]

What is the timing that this should be set to with the blue Prestolite Ingition? I think I have it set to 30BTDC, but it seems in the manual that it shows it should probably be at about 28. What would the difference be if I have it set to 30 over 28 BTDC? This is with the plugs out and at WOT while cranking with remote start.<br /> <br />Thanks,<br />Bryan Cox

 

[Bry21317]

Re: Timing for 88 Force 125hp Prestolite Ignition (Blue CDI packs)

Bump

 

[sony2001]

Re: Timing for 88 Force 125hp Prestolite Ignition (Blue CDI packs)

You can even go 32 as was origonally published.If you do go 32 then use a midlevel octane.

 

[Bry21317]

Re: Timing for 88 Force 125hp Prestolite Ignition (Blue CDI packs)

What would going to 32 do for me? I just found this on your post, I was actually about to copy and paste this link in here and specifically ask you about it, lol. Guess you read my mind. I had done a search and was reading this post: http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=012713 <br /><br />I usually use 89 octane gas with the Quicksilver or Penzoil 2cycle oil.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bryan Cox

 

[sony2001]

Re: Timing for 88 Force 125hp Prestolite Ignition (Blue CDI packs)

Going to 32 you are getting the compession stroke to start closer to TDC. Two weeks ago there was a posting, he would then go WOT and adj the timing further to get max speed or rpm. Higher octane and lesser BTDC is too cautious to prevent detonation and causes extra carbon.