each line is 2' the O is TDC , you should be able to see an 'R' to the left , for retard. try about 8' retard and then load it up in drive HARD on the BRAKES , and listen for pinging. keep retarded the timing until you hear the ping, then Advance it 2'.
OR ....use a timing light ...LOL !!
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each line is 2' the O is TDC , you should be able to see an 'R' to the left , for retard. try about 8' retard and then load it up in drive HARD on the BRAKES , and listen for pinging. keep retarded the timing until you hear the ping, then Advance it 2'.
OR ....use a timing light ...LOL !!
Thanks for the info, this is axactly what I was looking for.
Then I assume the 2 lines below 0 would be 2 and 4 degrees BTDC, and if that is correct how would one set the timing to say 5 or 6 dregrees BTDC when the scale ends?
not used to this style of timing marks, most I deal with have the scale on the balancer not the tab
Then I assume the 2 lines below 0 would be 2 and 4 degrees BTDC, and if that is correct how would one set the timing to sa 5 or 6 dregrees BTDC when the scale ends?
No, the 2 lines after the "0" will be A.T.D.C...... Don't worry about those, as per se.... Use the other numbers before the 0 and all will be fine!
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Thursday 14th of July 2011 05:47:24 PM
Yes,picture the balancer as it spins (the mark comes from the top down towards the 0 mark as it comes around) making the 2 4 6 etc happen before the 0.
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each line is 2' the O is TDC , you should be able to see an 'R' to the left , for retard. try about 8' retard and then load it up in drive HARD on the BRAKES , and listen for pinging. keep retarded the timing until you hear the ping, then Advance it 2'.
OR ....use a timing light ...LOL !!
I think you mean to say try about 8' advance, load it up and listen for pinging, if no ping advance some, if ping is heard, retard it some. Not the most delicate method but often used by us old guys if there are missing or incorrect timing tabs etc. Even the timing slot on the steel balancer can move.
Then I assume the 2 lines below 0 would be 2 and 4 degrees BTDC, and if that is correct how would one set the timing to sa 5 or 6 dregrees BTDC when the scale ends?
No, the 2 lines after the "0" will be A.T.D.C...... Don't worry about those, as per se.... Use the other numbers before the 0 and all will be fine!
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Thursday 14th of July 2011 05:47:24 PM
Thank you, I have it set about 6 degrees now and it seems fine. I appreciate all the help.
