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Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:00 pm
by Bilko
Couple of things

1. If the flywheel & mag housing have had the circumference reduced does this make a difference when setting the timing?

2. Is it possible to have your own timing mark arrow if the old one is missing?

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:02 pm
by sean brady scooters
yes and yes matey. :D

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:30 pm
by Bilko
Thanks Sean.

3. Can I put the timing arrow anywhere?

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:44 pm
by byron
Bilko wrote:Can I put the timing arrow anywhere?
yep, as long as you check TDC and then make your own marks on the mag housing it doesn't matter where the mark on the flywheel is.

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:45 pm
by Bilko
Thank you. :)

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:18 pm
by Bilko
Next question.

4. If the rotation on the dial gauge is 2mm for 19 degrees. Am I right with 1.65mm for 17 degrees?

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:49 pm
by Bilko
1.67 :D Thanks Eden

Re: Timing

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:52 pm
by Bilko
Something's not right. the two lines are miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiles out

Edit:

5. I'm trying to understand this. If the lines don't match up and it's so far out. Could the smaller circumference cause this?

Re: Timing

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:52 pm
by firekdp
Changing the circumference of the flywheel, in itself, would not change the timing at all. If it's the lines on the flywheel/pick-up not lining up and you cannot move the stator enough to do so, then either your marks are wrong or your flywheel boss isn't in the correct place.

Re: Timing

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:58 pm
by Dimitrios_231
Just use a timing gun and ignore the pickup lines.