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setting static timing with electronic distributor?
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01/17/24 07:12 PM
01/17/24 07:12 PM
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Hi, With points, it is easy to set the initial timing with the engine off using a test light or a VOM. With electronics, I have always just eyeballed the reluctor, and it is usually way off when I start it. Is there an accurate way to pre-set the initial timing? In this instance I am using an MSD distributor and an MSD digital 6AL box.
Thanks, Joel
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: setting static timing with electronic distributor?
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01/18/24 02:18 PM
01/18/24 02:18 PM
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I set the damper and to 20 and line up the magnet and reluctor tooth or crank sensor (trigger), never had an issue. It needs a little tweaking long term but they fire right up and are always close enough for break-in. What problems are you having? How are you doing it? Thanks for the replies. I've done it that way with success, but last time I did it was so retarded it sneezed. I'll keep doing of that way. I was just wondering if there was a more precise method.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: setting static timing with electronic distributor?
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01/18/24 05:10 PM
01/18/24 05:10 PM
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I set the damper and to 20 and line up the magnet and reluctor tooth or crank sensor (trigger), never had an issue. It needs a little tweaking long term but they fire right up and are always close enough for break-in. What problems are you having? How are you doing it? I like to set the initial off the pickup at 15 BTDC on the balancer to the timing tab and go from there, Works good, last a long time
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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