forums is... "How do I set the ignition timing ?". And rightly so,
because correct ignition timing is one of the fundamentals of
tuning any engine. It is also an incredibly simple procedure once
you understand the basics of ignition timing. So here we go....
THE TOOLS YOU NEED
1. A timing light. It does not need to be anything fancy. Just a
basic non-adjustable timing light from any store will do, so long
as it is the type that has a clamp to put on the #1 spark lead.
2. A 12mm (?) ring spanner for loosening the distributor.
THE PROCEDURE
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
2. Check that the engine is idling at 850-900 rpm.
3. Attach your timing light to the battery and put the clamp on the #1
spark plug lead. Check that the lamp flashes when you pull the trigger.
4. Put the engine in "diagnostic mode".
5. Point the timing light at the timing notch on the crank pulley.
6. Observe where the notch sits against the timing belt cover scale.
7. If the notch does not hover at 10 deg BTDC, loosen the distributor
and turn it until the notch sits at 10 deg.
8. Tighten the distributor.
9. Take the engine out of diagnostic mode and check that the notch
now hovers around 16-17 deg BTDC.
Congratulations... your ignition is now correctly timed
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Cheers... jondee86