setting total timing
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setting total timing
Let's say TDC on my motor is at the 5 degree mark on my balancer. I want my motor running at 35 degrees total. Would I add 35 degrees to my 5 degree TDC mark and set it at the 40 degree mark on balancer?
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Yep. That'll work. Also Mr. Gasket makes an adjustable pointer where you can set the pointer to point at 0 instead of 5. Makes it less confusing but the way you're asking will work fine too.
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Let's say TDC on my motor is at the 5 degree mark on my balancer
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Here ya go..... http://www.competitionproducts.com/p...s.asp?dept=616
I had one (a bit used) in an engine I traded for so I just bought two more for the two I'm building right now. Fully adjustable, but make sure you don't stab yourself as I did with the tip, it's sharp!
I had one (a bit used) in an engine I traded for so I just bought two more for the two I'm building right now. Fully adjustable, but make sure you don't stab yourself as I did with the tip, it's sharp!
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I set my timing by revving the motor to 3000RPM and put in the timing I want on my light and I move the distributer until it reaches "0" and then I shut it down and tighten down the distributer then a quick recheck to see if it is still there..Is this the same principle?..
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Originally Posted by us7race
I set my timing by revving the motor to 3000RPM and put in the timing I want on my light and I move the distributer until it reaches "0" and then I shut it down and tighten down the distributer then a quick recheck to see if it is still there..Is this the same principle?..