Where are the ignition timing marks on a car?
The first step in timing the ignition is to find the timing marks or, if the manufacturer has failed to provide any, to make some. Pictures below show the most likely places for the marks to be. Ignition timing marks may be found on the crankshaft pulley at the front of the engine.
How to set the timing on the L-134?
L-134 Static Timing START Install the Distributor (page 2) Adjust Breaker Point Gap (page 3) Set Breaker Point Timing (page 4) Route the Spark Plug Wires (page 10) start your engine ! FINISH Page 1 “Timing” the L-134 is frequently an issue.
What are the advance marks on a car?
If you find two lines about 2.5 cm or l inch apart, the one that comes up first as you rotate the engine is the advance mark, the other the TDC mark. Some engines have two advance marks set close together. These are for use when the engine is run on different grades of fuel.
How does static timing work on a car?
The procedure for static timing is in the pictures shown below but two extra aspects must be borne in mind. If the timing marks are on the flywheel, or if the engine is to be turned by rocking the car in gear, you will probably need an assistant.
What should timing marks be on s and s flywheels?
S&S V2 Sportster style flywheels have timing marks on both flywheels to accommodate four speed and five speed engines. ●We recommend that “big inch” Evolution style engines be timed at 30-32 ° before TDC rather than the stock 35° for Big Twins or 40° for Sportsters.
How are timing marks determined on a bike?
Timing marks, distributor-timer, log book. I checked my timing marks on the bikes’ flywheel. I used a degree wheel to accurately determine TDC. Then I moved the flywheel to the 35° point on the degree wheel (full advance). I drew pictures of the marks for reference. They were perhaps a degree out compared to factory pictures..
What does the TF stand for on a s and s flywheel?
The “TF” mark is TDC front cylinder. ●S&S V2 Sportster style flywheels have three timing marks, “F”, “R” and “TF”. The “F” mark stands for front cylinder 30° before top dead center (TDC). The “R” mark is rear cylinder 30° before TDC. The “TF” mark is TDC front cylinder.
Where do you put the OT mark on a flywheel?
Here is a simple method to install the flywheel or clutch carrier, to be sure it is in the correct position, assuming the flywheel or clutch carrier still has its stamped OT mark.