Author Topic: Static Timing Help (Read 1918 times)

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

hellgti · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2004, 10:15:14 AM »

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

Scratchy · « **Reply #2 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

You should set it up statically for 10

66split · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2004, 07:32:20 AM »

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

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #4 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.

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2004, 11:11:40 AM »

sorry missed the post before mine for sopme reason

hellgti · « **Reply #6 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
You should set it up statically for 10