Subject: Re: New to group... misc questions
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Jun 14, 2001, 10:14 AM
Post ID: 1707116506
In a message dated 6/14/01 8:24:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
bar-@matiacontractors.com writes:
<< Anyone with a
foolproof guide? >>
No such thing. Especially if you've moved the pulley. The pully on the
crank has the timing marks. It can be removed and reinstalled in any of
three positions and only one is correct. IF you have moved it, you need to
pull the left side valve cover and both spark plugs. Turn the engine over
(counterclockwise motion of the crank as it is moving forward, or clockwise
if you are up front looking back at it) and watch the valves so you can
determine compression stroke TDC. Once you are there, re-install the pulley
so the timing marks are near lined up. Don't have to be perfect because the
errors are only in 120 degree increments. If you are smart, you will put
little paint marks on the crank and both pieces of the pulley so you'll never
lose track in the future. Now, set your point gap at 0.016 and use an
electronic strobe light on the left side spark wire to set the timing.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA