Re: timing question
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10/22/17 10:58 AM
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The engine isn't on a compression stroke till you install the cam. If you install it 12/6 or 6/6 or 12/12 it's either on a compression or an exhaust stroke but till the cam is put in it don't matter.
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Re: timing question
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10/22/17 11:53 AM
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If the cam is installed with the dots properly lined up then yes, it will be on the compression stroke. Get the dots wrong and it will be on the exhaust stroke and you'll be wondering why it doesn't start.
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Re: timing question
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10/22/17 11:56 AM
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Installing a new timing set, dots are crank gear at 12 and the cam at 6, I notice that these seems to put the engine at TDC every time (on the #1 piston ) and Im assuming its on compression stroke, ( since both valves are closed ) am I correct? with the dots at 12/6, #1 and #6 pistons will be at TDC (or close enough for this discussion) but #1 is on overlap (valves open) & #6 is on compression, valves closed (ready to fire). Back up the dampener a bit to ~18 BTDC & line up the magnet with a reluctor tooth (rotating the housing) so that the rotor is under the #6 cap plug wire terminal & you're all set on that part.
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Re: timing question
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10/22/17 12:50 PM
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If the cam is installed with the dots properly lined up then yes, it will be on the compression stroke. Get the dots wrong and it will be on the exhaust stroke and you'll be wondering why it doesn't start.
excellent, thanks
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Re: timing question
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10/22/17 12:51 PM
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Installing a new timing set, dots are crank gear at 12 and the cam at 6, I notice that these seems to put the engine at TDC every time (on the #1 piston ) and Im assuming its on compression stroke, ( since both valves are closed ) am I correct? with the dots at 12/6, #1 and #6 pistons will be at TDC (or close enough for this discussion) but #1 is on overlap (valves open) & #6 is on compression, valves closed (ready to fire). Back up the dampener a bit to ~18 BTDC & line up the magnet with a reluctor tooth (rotating the housing) so that the rotor is under the #6 cap plug wire terminal & you're all set on that part. got it
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