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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1980 Triumph SpitfireFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
NIPPONDENSO Distributor Advance & Retard Specifications
NOTE:
FOR DISTRIBUTOR RPM & DEGREES, DIVIDE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW BY 2
| Distributor Part No. | Rot. (1) | Centrifugal Advance (Engine Degrees @ RPM) | Vacuum Advance (Engine Degrees @ In. of Hg) | Vacuum Retard (Engine Degrees @ In. of Hg) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19100 15030 | CC | 0 | 3.8 | 10 | 15 | 13.6 | 0 | 9.4 | 20 | 26 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1200 | 1928 | 2800 | 4500 | 6000 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 12.2 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 28030 | C | 0 | 3.8 | 10 | .... | 18 | 0 | 18.4 | .... | 30 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1400 | 1910 | 2600 | .... | 6000 | 2.8 | 6.5 | .... | 9.5 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 28210 | C | 0 | 3.8 | 10 | 16 | 15.6 | 0 | 15.2 | .... | 24 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1400 | 1910 | 2600 | 5600 | 6000 | 2.8 | 5.4 | .... | 7.1 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 38210 | C | 0 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 16.2 | .... | 28 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1576 | 2300 | 5000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 8.4 | .... | 12.6 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 38220 | C | 0 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 10.6 | .... | 20 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1576 | 2300 | 5000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 7.4 | .... | 11.8 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 38240 | C | 0 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 16.2 | .... | 28 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1576 | 2300 | 5000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 8.4 | .... | 12.6 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 38250 | C | 0 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 10.6 | .... | 20 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1576 | 2300 | 5000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 7.4 | .... | 11.8 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 38260 | C | 0 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 21 | 20.2 | 0 | 10.8 | .... | 20 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1576 | 2300 | 5000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 7.2 | .... | 11.8 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 45190 | C | 0 | 2.4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 22 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1100 | 1512 | 2000 | 4000 | 6000 | 3.9 | 5.9 | 9.8 | 11.8 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 19100 61101 | C | 0 | 10 | 12.4 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 8.6 | .... | 32 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1200 | 1800 | 2736 | 3800 | 6000 | 3.9 | 5.9 | .... | 8.3 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 029100 5970 | CC | 0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.8 | 0 | 9 | 13.6 | 17.6 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1250 | 2000 | 2800 | 3500 | 4400 | 2 | 4.7 | 8.3 | 10.6 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 029100 5980 | CC | 0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.8 | 0 | 8 | 11.2 | 13.6 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1250 | 2000 | 2800 | 3500 | 4400 | 2 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 8.3 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 029100 5990 | CC | 0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.8 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10.8 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1250 | 2000 | 2800 | 3500 | 4400 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 8.3 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 029100 6000 | CC | 0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.8 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 23 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||
| 1250 | 2000 | 2800 | 3500 | 4400 | 2 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 10.2 | .... | .... | .... | .... | ||||
| 029100 6060 | CC | 0 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 5.6 | 10 | 15 | ||
| 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 4800 | 2 | 5.5 | 8.8 | 11.8 | 3.1 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 11 | ||||
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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