Setting Timing
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Setting Timing
Okay, so I don't have a 1st gen, but I DO have a 1st gen ignition system, a LA vacuum advance distributor.
Now I've never had to mess with a distributor that I could time before. The guy I got the engine from must have loosened the distributor clamp bolt, so I have no base to adjust timing there.
So I'm just gonna say here what I am gonna try to do to set the dizzy just well enough so I can start the engine to set timing. Correct me if I get anything wrong!
With the dizzy cap removed and spark plugs removed, put my finger on no. 1 cylinder spark plug hole and find compression stroke then crank the engine till it lines up TDC on the timing marks. Here's where I don't know what to do next: Which cylinder should the rotor be pointing to now?
Also, what should I set as far as total timing goes? I tow alot in hot weather, I run 1 range colder spark plugs to avoid knock, and I have to be able to use 87 octane fuel. I'm thinking 15* advance on what base timing?
Thanks!
Now I've never had to mess with a distributor that I could time before. The guy I got the engine from must have loosened the distributor clamp bolt, so I have no base to adjust timing there.
So I'm just gonna say here what I am gonna try to do to set the dizzy just well enough so I can start the engine to set timing. Correct me if I get anything wrong!
With the dizzy cap removed and spark plugs removed, put my finger on no. 1 cylinder spark plug hole and find compression stroke then crank the engine till it lines up TDC on the timing marks. Here's where I don't know what to do next: Which cylinder should the rotor be pointing to now?
Also, what should I set as far as total timing goes? I tow alot in hot weather, I run 1 range colder spark plugs to avoid knock, and I have to be able to use 87 octane fuel. I'm thinking 15* advance on what base timing?
Thanks!
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Dizzy was loosened entirely, why I have no clue lol. At any rate, here's what I have come down to: I removed all spark plugs (since I have to replace them anyways), then I marked near the dizzy roughly where no1 terminal is. Now I'm going to turn the engine over til I reach TDC on no 1, then I'll set the dizzy so that the rotor lines up with no1 terminal then I'll use a timing light to set timing accurately once the engine is running.
Next question, how much advance should I set? one guy recommended 15*, does that sound about right?
Next question, how much advance should I set? one guy recommended 15*, does that sound about right?
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