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There has been this discussion several times here. It comes down to those relying on seat-of-their-pants or out-of-date wisdom as opposed to those who have tested it, like American Iron mag (and me). I can't be arsed to go over it all again.
Do what makes you happy.
So you're too self important to share your knowledge with us?
OP, you DO need a tuning device. This guy won't be around when you burn up a piston.
So you're too self important to share your knowledge with us?
No. I've done it on several occasions on this subject on this forum. Three things...
1. The OP should use the search function. Its a very common question and knowledgeable people who have contributed previously won't bother saying it all again in a new thread, so the replies will be mostly from nubs and the ill-informed.
2. People simply don't believe those who have actually worked with this stuff and know what they are talking about. They would rather believe those who regurgitate out-of-date and wrong stuff. But that's the internet for you.
3. I have 'flu and so I'm not my usual cheery self.
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