Frey
Tuned and Synch'ed
I thought I'd lined up points correctly when putting the Popemobile back together, but apparentlly I didn't. Had spark, so I thought I'd check out timing. Looking through the peep hole, I lined up the mark just before the D and looked at the contact breaker and cam, and it appeared to be well off. The manual says, when D is so positioned, turn the camshaft so that the cam is just where the (right/red) breaker begins to open. Great, no problem. However, because of the helical gear, when inserting the breaker unit, the camshaft is advanced significantly.
So, the question: is this expected; or should I withdraw the breaker unit and align it a bit before the cam opens the point, so that when it is inserted and advances somewhat it will be just opening when installed?
Thanks for any help. I'm hoping to do this just once, as this is a real PITA with engine in frame and everything else ready to go.
Cheers,
Frey
So, the question: is this expected; or should I withdraw the breaker unit and align it a bit before the cam opens the point, so that when it is inserted and advances somewhat it will be just opening when installed?
Thanks for any help. I'm hoping to do this just once, as this is a real PITA with engine in frame and everything else ready to go.
Cheers,
Frey