Timing problems

Rev · 08-25-2006, 04:03 PM

Just take some white paint (I use my wife's "Liquid Paper"- and get in trouble for it too) to make a thin mark on the balancer where you want your initial timing to be (eg. 10 deg. BTDC). That will let you see it bright and clear. Also put a dab on the pointer as well. That makes it easy to see.

You also may have one of those lights that runs completely off of induction from the spark plug wire. Those emit a very weak light beam. If you do have that kind, do yourself a favor and get a good one powered from the car battery for a powerful light beam.

Rev

temj3 · 08-25-2006, 05:23 PM

I actually made a scratch mark on the side of the HB to mark my spot and that dosnt even show up. I actually looks like i am on the wrog side of the HB. I can see the hb clear as day but no marks at all... If the timing is this way off then the car wouldnt run but it does run.. not real good but it runs.... it idles real high at about 1100 it seems.. which i why i am thinking the timing is off...

Any other suggestions? I appreciate any help you can offer..

08-25-2006, 04:03 PM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Timing problems Just take some white paint (I use my wife's "Liquid Paper"- and get in trouble for it too) to make a thin mark on the balancer where you want your initial timing to be (eg. 10 deg. BTDC). That will let you see it bright and clear. Also put a dab on the pointer as well. That makes it easy to see. You also may have one of those lights that runs completely off of induction from the spark plug wire. Those emit a very weak light beam. If you do have that kind, do yourself a favor and get a good one powered from the car battery for a powerful light beam. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-25-2006, 05:23 PM	#2
temj3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Timing problems I actually made a scratch mark on the side of the HB to mark my spot and that dosnt even show up. I actually looks like i am on the wrog side of the HB. I can see the hb clear as day but no marks at all... If the timing is this way off then the car wouldnt run but it does run.. not real good but it runs.... it idles real high at about 1100 it seems.. which i why i am thinking the timing is off... Any other suggestions? I appreciate any help you can offer..

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