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== Above: Centrifugal advance curves above ==
Above: Centrifugal advance curves only (for comparison)


Max Vacuum advance is quoted as 12~16 degrees for both DG and DJ (see below)
Max Vacuum advance is quoted as 12~16 degrees for both DG and DJ (see below)
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I think that they are probably close enough and the engine is running a treat on LPG and a quick check on 98 ron seems Ok too.
I think that they are probably close enough and the engine is running a treat on LPG and a quick check on 98 ron seems Ok too.


 
''''HarryMann:''  Good to use the correct distributor if you have one, though the curves do look the same slope.


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Revision as of 21:36, 23 September 2008

File:DG~VS~DJ.jpg


Above: Centrifugal advance curves only (for comparison)

Max Vacuum advance is quoted as 12~16 degrees for both DG and DJ (see below)

SteveW: Using a 2.1 DJ distributor for a 1.9 DG

I think that they are probably close enough and the engine is running a treat on LPG and a quick check on 98 ron seems Ok too.

''HarryMann: Good to use the correct distributor if you have one, though the curves do look the same slope.

DG and DJ Ignition timing settings
1.9 DG 2.1 DJ
Static timing 5°±1° BTDC@900±50 10°±1° BTDC@800
Adv. check 1 0°-2°@1500 0°-2°@1050
Adv. check 2 10°-14°@2400 2°-6°@1300
Adv. check 3 24°-28°@4200 12°-16°@2400
Vacuum adv. 12°-16° 12°-16°


Timing a DH or DJ, technique.