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Offline renos-a10

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Norton Es2 1948
« 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
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Re: Norton Es2 1948
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Norton Es2 1948
« Reply #2 on: 25.02. 2011 11:47 »
Thanks for help.I make this weekend for him.
1954 BSA A10 Plunger
Cyprus