Technician A says when the timing is advanced, the idle will be high. Technician B says to check connecting rod side clearance with an inside micrometer. Who is correct?
A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

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Advancing the timing can indeed cause the idle to be higher because it changes the point at which the spark plug ignites the fuel-air mixture, potentially leading to faster or more efficient combustion at idle. Checking connecting rod side clearance with an inside micrometer is not the correct method; a feeler gauge is typically used for this purpose.

Technician a Says When the Timing Is Advanced, the Idle