K241 engine heats up and dies. Revisited

[PatRarick 1]

Yes, the timing can cause the engine to overheat and die. The spark is generated at the insant the points crack open. If the points are set too close, the spark will come too early. Too far apart, and the spark is too late. Either situation can cause overheating. Pat

[jeff 0]

My friend wanted to thank everyone who responded to my earlier question about his k241 engine problem. He has one more question. Someone told him that the problem could be improper "timing". Could this be a possible cause for the engine dying when hot?

[dlcentral 1]

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