good point.
This reminds me ...think I read that GW specifies 35 degrees advance at
3,000 rpm for their 2.2.
something like that.
and is another way, besides initial timing ..of adjusting timing.

On 6/30/2016 11:49 AM, Neil N wrote:
> 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.