> Thanks for the answer, more questions however.  Do you know the ratio
 > between the rotor rotation and the excentric shaft?
 >

 3:2

 Paul Lamar

I think Paul means to say 3:1.   The e-shaft makes a complete rotation for
each face of the rotor.

Dave Leonard

Nope 3:2 :-) See previous message.

Paul Lamar

Harry Sheldon wrote:

My guess as to the source of this confusion is that it is refering to IGNITION
timing on the earlier type engines using  2:1 half speed shaft for distributor
type ignition
therefor Eshaft 3 to 1 rotor x 1/2 =  3:2   ???? maybe ??
Harry S

 
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