Timing question

[Swiftdoog]

I see, so advancing without vacuum won't give all the power, yet the power I feel is just the static timing being advanced in a slower ratr that it should be vacuum advance. But at the end of the mech advance (because i am advanced on static timing) I fall short on torque/power. I can't sense it because is just city driving. But if I take on a mountain road it will be noticeable.

Right?

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Oh, but then, why the engine feels better? I actually went on a trip today and there were more torque and the engine temp on hills stayed below 90°C (before it would climb near the 100°C).

Again, the timing being advanced maybe it did something but is not all what it should do.

BTW I just sae something on the old vacuum pot, the one that is damaged, it has a 20 stamped on the rod. Would that mean it advances 20°? Or it does 10 advance and 10 retard? Although the nipple is above the diaphragm so I believe it is a dual advance then.