front mount dist timing revisited

boler76 · Nov 25, 2012

Would it be common to have to file the timing slot to be able to get the 1/4" measurement? To get the right timing the concave screw is now off centre of the hole, not touching but not leaving much room for the tapered spring? Maybe I have overlooked something? bearings seem OK as no visible slop ???? Thanks

HCooke · Nov 25, 2012

Brass screw should be pretty well centered when the timing is correct. Sure you have the straight edge on the correct side of the tang??

Bruce (VA) · Nov 25, 2012

" Would it be common to have to file the timing slot to be able to get the 1/4" measurement? "

No.

Make sure you have the locking C clamp positioned correctly, as in the picture.

Were you able to easily tell the wide side of the tang from the narrow side?

Did you set the points gap before you set the timing?

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Bruce(VA) · Nov 25, 2012

Brilliant minds think alike.......

boler76 · Nov 25, 2012

set points at .015 before setting timing, got new points because thought maybe the old ones were worn too much, no difference and the wide side of the engaging tang is readily noticeable, have the "C" shaped circlip installed as shown ???

JMOR · Nov 25, 2012

(quoted from post at 20:20:36 11/25/12) set points at .015 before setting timing, got new points because thought maybe the old ones were worn too much, no difference and the wide side of the engaging tang is readily noticeable, have the "C" shaped circlip installed as shown ???

t is imperative that you set it by rotating in correct direction. Turn in wrong direction & you can not get the desired setting.

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