I just went through the timing process with my 14T last month. I must have timed the dang thing 40 times before it was correct.I'm assuming that you are following the whole timing process that is outlined in the manual, correct? So, with the face of the plunger head half way through the first slot in the bale chamber, turn the knotter drive clutch clockwise until it catches the drive dog. Now install the knotter chain. You can turn the knotter drive counter clockwise just a very small amount if you need to, to attach the connecting link on the chain. Now trip the knotter and MANUALLY run it rhough a tying cycle. Watch the needles and when they start moving, keep on checking in the bale chamber until the tips of the needles are flush with the top of the strips in the bale case. When they are flush, measure the distance between the face of the plunger head and the tip of the needles. I believe this measurement should be somewhere between and inch to 2.25" The closer to the inch measurement, the better. If you can't get this right, you can adjust the main drive chain a link or two to get the needle spacing correct, BUT, be aware that this will also affect your feeder finger adjustment. If you still are having problems, you can adjust the needle lift arm too. I hope this made sense! I would recommend that if you are still having troubles, replace all of your chains (with the correct links per the parts manual!) and try it again. Also check all shear pins on the shafts and gears to make sure that they are not sheared. This process is kind of tough to explain on the internet. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
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