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Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: 66split on June 18, 2004, 09:13:41 AM

OK, new engine. Its set at tdc on the degree pulley and the #1 piston valves are closed. I install the distributor and the rotor should point to the notch in the 009 body which is where number one fires right? i am supposed to set the dist at 24 degrees BTDC. How do i hook up the test light? and do i move the degree pulley to 24BTDC first? aircooledtech.com sight says that i hook the test lamp to a ground and the positive spade on the points but I am running a pertronix? can any engine gurus help explain this a little bit for me? thanks rick

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: hellgti on June 18, 2004, 10:15:14 AM

don't static time your 009, get a timing light

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: Scratchy on June 18, 2004, 08:39:36 PM

Well let's see, how are you supposed to time it with a timing light when it won't run because you just put the dizzy in? Duh  :blink:
You should set it up statically for 10

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: 66split on June 19, 2004, 07:32:20 AM

thanks guys..its a locked out dizzy for a turbo motor.  the weights are set locked

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on June 19, 2004, 11:10:27 AM

I dont know what kinda carb your using, but if your using a 34pict carb that 009 will not be a good idea, they dont work well together.   :)  

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on June 19, 2004, 11:11:40 AM

sorry missed the post before mine for sopme reason    :blink:  

Title: Static Timing Help
Post by: hellgti on June 19, 2004, 11:36:28 AM

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Well let's see, how are you supposed to time it with a timing light when it won't run because you just put the dizzy in? Duh  :blink:
You should set it up statically for 10