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Re: Ignition Timing and Engine Temperatures
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 10/4/2004

Jeff

The amount of heat transferred to/thru any given part depends on how much heat it is exposed to and for how long. Retarding the timing means that the cylinder and piston will be exposed to less heat for less time, but the exhaust will be hotter. The amo... Login to read more.