TRclassic3
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OK, most likely a simple question. I am attempting to check/set timing. I have searched the archives and I think the following, posted by Harry last year sums up the generally accepted procedure. My question is, obviously with Pertronix I cannot see points opening or closing, so will a continuity light still work in the same fashion? Any other tips when checking/setting timing with Pertronix installed?
Harry's comments:
I set the initial ignition timing with the engine actually not running. #1 piston TDC on compression stroke, #4 piston TDC intake just starting to open. Hole in fan pulley aligns with pointer. Set point gap or check to make sure it's correct. Brass end of rotor arm should point at #1 pushrod tube. Turn the micro adjusting nut to the third division on the scale. slacken clamp bolt on distributor and turn counter clockwise until the points are closed. Connect 12 volt lamp in parallel with points. (one lead to ground and the other to the low tension wire. turn ignition to on (DO NOT ENGAGE STARTER). Turn distributor body slowly clockwise until lamp lights (points open) and tighten clamp bolt. Turn the adjusting nut until one extra division appears on the scale. This should give a base setting of 4 degrees advanced. Start it up and adjust on the road (not to far from base though) The adjusting nut when turned clockwise when viewed from the end of the thread will retard, counterclockwise advances. Idle rpm is 500.
Harry's comments:
I set the initial ignition timing with the engine actually not running. #1 piston TDC on compression stroke, #4 piston TDC intake just starting to open. Hole in fan pulley aligns with pointer. Set point gap or check to make sure it's correct. Brass end of rotor arm should point at #1 pushrod tube. Turn the micro adjusting nut to the third division on the scale. slacken clamp bolt on distributor and turn counter clockwise until the points are closed. Connect 12 volt lamp in parallel with points. (one lead to ground and the other to the low tension wire. turn ignition to on (DO NOT ENGAGE STARTER). Turn distributor body slowly clockwise until lamp lights (points open) and tighten clamp bolt. Turn the adjusting nut until one extra division appears on the scale. This should give a base setting of 4 degrees advanced. Start it up and adjust on the road (not to far from base though) The adjusting nut when turned clockwise when viewed from the end of the thread will retard, counterclockwise advances. Idle rpm is 500.