Thanks, Guys! That helps a whole bunch!!

John

On May 26, 2017 13:09, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Has anyone else possibly adjusted other engine components to
> compensate (unknowingly) for the incorrect engine timing?
>
> I know you want to set timing at 30º full advance but I've used the
> tencentlife method to time my 2.1 for "full advance" at 40º
>
> Stolen from the samba (this is with all sensors connected, engine warm):
>
> "How do you know where 40 deg. is? Find the TDC and 5deg. marks on
> your crankshaft pulley. The V-notch on the rim of the pulley
> frontmost, closest to the engine case, is 5degrees Before Top Dead
> Center (BTDC), which is where you set the idle timing if you use the
> book procedure. The dished mark just to its left and on the next rim
> back is TDC. Use a tape measure (a cloth sewing tape is best because
> it's flexible [ I used a 2" piece of painters tape ]  ), and make a
> mark 2" clockwise (to the right) of the 5deg. V-notch. That is 40deg.
> total advance. I use a cold chisel and make a permanent mark there,
> which you can fill with paint, crayon or nail polish to make it easy
> to spot under the strobe light. The reference mark is the case center
> seam."
>
> On 5/26/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Still having power problems. This morning I found the distributer clamp
> > loose letting the distributor move. I thought setting the timing with my
> > strobe and tightening the clamp would fix it,  but such is not the case.
> I
> > would like to set that timing using the 30° 3000 rpm method but I NEED to
> > know how to go about marking that pulley at 30°.  Any suggestions?
> >
> > Also, I'm still hunting for the source of the power loss. Ideas???
> >
> > John
> >
>
>
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> Neil n
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