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timing a Z134

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Terry Miller

10-29-2007 04:02:46




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We recently took our MF 35 down to bare bones, restored and put back together. I have the distributer in correctly and wondered if it is crucial to time with a light? I have not re adjusted the carb. yet and want to have the firing on first. Any other tips for getting the carb adjusted correctly or timing would be helpful. Thanks Terry




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Jerry/MT

10-29-2007 18:55:21




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 Re: timing a Z134 in reply to Terry Miller, 10-29-2007 04:02:46  
You don"t need a timing light to set initial timing but you do to make sure that the centrifugal advance is working correctly or to check the timing with the engine running. (Personally, I think it"s an important check, but others may disagree with me.) The trick to setting the initial timing is to get the #1 cylinder on the compression stroke.(Since the engine fires every two revs, the timing mark is visible on the compression stroke AND the exhaust stroke.)
To set initial timing, remove the plugs and holding your finger over the #1 spark plug hole, tap the starter til you feel pressure on your finger as the piston rises on the compression stroke. When you feel that, stop. Look at the "window where the timing mark is at. Rotate the engine by hand until you have the correct timing. Now check the rotor and it should be pointing NEAR the #1 spark plug terminal. (If it"s not, loosen the distributor and rotate the distributor til it is.) Then turn on the ignition switch, put a paper clip in the #1 spark plug boot, hold it near a good ground and slowly rotate the distributor back and frth until you hear the spark snap.At that point you are statically timed. You may have to do it several times to get it correct. When you think you have it, tighten down the distributor hold down adn you can try a start.

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