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Subject:Re: Timing '91 Westy
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:39:48 -0600

Bob Stevens wrote:
>
> Know I'm missing something obvious here, but....
> I'm trying to use a timing light on my Westy and get no "flash" when I press
> the trigger. Using the battery under the rear bench seat/storage, and NOT
> trying to ground to the engine, but to the neg. terminal on the battery, and
> clipping onto the #1 spark wire. Do I need to arrange a ground to the
> engine? Any help will be appreciated.
ntl.asp.

Get your power from the red wire at the alternator and hook your ground
wire to the engine.

Larry A.