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Generator
Set Model, kW
Ford Engine Model
Ignition Timing at Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) by Fuel Type
Natural Gas LP Gas
Natural
Gas/LP Gas
Combination
Gasoline/
Natural Gas
Combination
Gasoline/
LP Gas
Combination
Gasoline
Breaker Point Ignition
10 VSG-411
11_ 11_ 11_
— — —
20 LSG-423
30_ 25_ 25_ 30_ 25_ 30_
30 LSG-423 Turbocharged N/A
20_ 20_
— — —
30
CSG-649
32_ 30_ 30_ 32_
30_
32_
33
35
45
28_
50
LSG-875
36_ 36_ 36_ 36_ 36_ 36_
60
70
34_ 34_ 34_ 34_ 34_ 34_
80
LSG-875 Turbocharged
34_ 22_ 22_
— — —
100
Electronic Breakerless Ignition
17
LSG-423
30_
30_ 30_
— — —
18
30_
30_
30_
20
25_ 25_ 25_
30 LSG-423 Turbocharged N/A
20_ 20_
— — —
30
CSG-649
28_ 20_ 20_ 28_
20_
28_
33
35
45
28_
40
LSG-875
36_ 36_ 36_
36_ 36_ 36_
50
60
70
34_ 34_ 34_
80
LSG-875 Turbocharged
34_ 22_ 22_
— — —
100
Electronic Distributorless Ignition
10 VSG-411
Distributorless ignition systems are factory-set and not adjustable.
10
VSG-413
12
17 VSG-413, 3600 rpm
18 LRG-423
34_ 26_ 26_
— — —
18 LRG-425
29_ 24_ 24_
— — —
20 LRG-423
34_ 26_ 26_ 20_ 20_ 20_
20 LRG-425
29_ 24_ 24_ 11_ 11_ 11_
22 VSG-413, 3600 rpm Distributorless ignition systems are factory-set and not adjustable.
— Fuel system not available
N/A Data not available
Note: All values apply to 60 Hz models using 1800 rpm engines unless noted as 3600 rpm.
Contact the Service Department for 50 Hz engine ignition timing specifications.
Note: The LP gas data above applies to LP gas vapor and LP liquid withdrawal fuel systems.
Figure 9-13 Engine Ignition Timing Specifications