Posted by gene bender on July 08, 2012 at 16:34:58 from (67.55.226.123):
In Reply to: Magneto timing on H posted by BruceS. on July 08, 2012 at 16:17:10:
The position of the mag where its bolted makes no difference. You need to remove #1 plug get that cycl on compression and not exhaust as the piston will be at the top on both cycles you need to make sure its on compression that means BOTH valves are closed. Then make sure the rotor is lined up with the tower when it snaps and you are in time there is no advance on that mag till engine is running as it starts on TDC. iF THE ROTOR ISNT LINED UP WITH #1 TOWER you need to remove the plate and get the rotor lined up. Easy way to check is remove all plugs and the cap have someone hit the starter sw and with the mag cap off you will see the rotor line up and snap make a mark on the body of the mag where #1 wire goes and that would be around the 1 oclock position then with your finger over the hole when the engine is spun over you will feel compression and watch the rotor snap.
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