Congrats.

Your timing light may well be fine.

The old Bug 12 volt bulb technique was used for static timing;
get timing close to correct so engine will at least start.
As dizzy is turned, points close/open, light goes on/off.
Once static timing set, an actual timing light is used.

I can't speak directly to the 2.2 WBX but for the 2.1
there's the Bentley method or, a "full advance" method;
all parts remain connected, engine is sustained to higher RPM,
timing set to ~ 35º BTDC  That spec is shown P. 28.41 in my Bentley.

My guess is that the full advance method has been posted about here.

Neil.

On 6/30/16, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hall sensor is installed, Westy starts up, which is a bonus for me.
> Now to do the timing of the WBX. I found my old timing light from Sears 1971
> vintage I suspect it's NG.
> I'm headed down to my Sears store for a new Craftsman timing tool.
> Any suggestions on the type I should get? Not to many choices here where we
> live. Sears is a 90 miles round trip.
> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My several
> old VW  bugs I timed using a 12 volt bulb and a pair of alligator clips.
> Also a little confused on the process of timing the 2.2 WBX engine.

-- 
Neil n

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