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Title: Norton Es2 1948
Post by: renos-a10 on 25.02. 2011 10:00

Hi all
I need your help again.I have a friend with Norton ES2 1948.He make recondition on engine but he didn't know about the timing.
So eneyone know about the timing?

Thanks
Renos

Title: Re: Norton Es2 1948
Post by: iansoady on 25.02. 2011 11:39

According to my E M Franks book of the same vintage it's 5/8" BTDC fully advanced. IIRC the magnetos on these bikes are tight wire advance, ie the opposite to most.

Title: Re: Norton Es2 1948
Post by: renos-a10 on 25.02. 2011 11:47

Thanks for help.I make this weekend for him.