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Dennis

09-16-2003 17:56:05




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I am looking for some info on setting the timing on my WD45. Where is the timing mark? Do you simply turn the distributor while running and align the mark on the wheel with the correct degree on the stamped guage? Thanks, Dennis




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Ron

09-17-2003 06:46:25




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 Re: WD45 Timing in reply to Dennis, 09-16-2003 17:56:05  
Open the small cover at the bottom of the flywheel cover... There is a mark on the flywheel that you want to be in the Middle of that hole, just as the #1 sparkplug fires...(compression stroke).. You can do it stoped, and turning the distributor--but I prefer to do it at full throttle, with a timing light.. Before you time it, check to be sure the centrifical advance is free and moving properly..!! It is located under the point plate, and seldom gets any attention..!! Ron.

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Dennis

09-18-2003 09:41:29




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 Re: Re: WD45 Timing in reply to Ron, 09-17-2003 06:46:25  
I got the mark located and marked with white chalk. I wasn't sure about turning the distibutor and aligning the mark with the tractor stopped. My tractor has 145 lbs. of compression. Can you really turn the motor over at the distributor. Also I marked the F on the flywheel, not the TDC mark. Is this correct? I really appreciate the help. This is my first tractor. I have timed a lot of old cars, but this old WD45 is definately different. Thanks Ron,

Dennis

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DanD.

09-18-2003 10:24:06




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 Re: Re: Re: WD45 Timing in reply to Dennis, 09-18-2003 09:41:29  
In order to get it timed roughly and get the engine started, put the TDC mark in the middle of the inspection hole with #1 cylinder at top of compression stroke. May have to take #1 spark plug out and hold your thimb over the hole while someone else turns it over with the crank to determine when it's coming up on the compression stroke. After TDC mark is in hole, take cap off distributor so you can see the points. Loosen the bolts holding the two clamps that hold the distributor, then grab the outside of the distributor and turn it back and forth a little (the motor doesn't turn over) and watch the points. Clamp it in place at the spot where the points are just starting to open. Now put the rotor back on and where it's pointed will be where you want to hook up #1 spark plug wire. Put the cap back on, and hook up the wires. Remember the firing order is 1243 clockwise around the distributor. Now, start the tractor. It is best to use a timing light and while the engine is running wide open, loosen those clamps again and turn the distributor so that the Fire mark appears in the hole while using the timing light. Also, you can just do it by ear and get pretty close. TUrn the distributor back and forth while the engine is running wide open. You'll hear it labor when too far advanced and also too far retarded. Set it about halfway in between where the engine runs nice and free. Make sure you have the point gap set correctly, too.

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Dennis

09-18-2003 16:30:27




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: WD45 Timing in reply to DanD., 09-18-2003 10:24:06  
Thanks Dan, that worked like a charm. Dennis



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