varitronic timing help

[steve chapman]

just built my engine and need to set the timing on scoot . ive been told to set it to 19 degrees btdc at 1500 - 1900 rpm , ive done timing before but ive been told its not the same as it sparks twice per revaluation, can anyone help me , thanks Steve

[joey]

...if it's a kitted engine like my mugello its the third mark from the left = 19* line the mark with the center of the 6mm hole...
as I was advised works for me...

[steve chapman]

thanks for your reply joey , did u find tdc and did you strobe it ?

[steve chapman]

just tried to time it up and at 19 degrees its fully retarded and wont go any further is this right , anyone ?

[GP240]

Steve, at what rpm is it strobing 19degs at.

If it was me I would turn backplate left (advance) 2degs so at tick-over it shows 21 BTDC and curves to 16 at high revs.

hope this is of some help. cheers Dave.