Ignition timing Mk2T

[nutter]

Hi,

When i was having my cylinder head repaired the guy took my distriduter off. He didn't mark it though . Is there any way i can set the timing roughly so at least i can start the car. Then i can time it properly using the light.

[Merlin]

undo the bolts, and try to get the bolts u can see easily dead center thats the best way, then get it done properly asap

regards
Rob

[Fonzy]

sorry for the hijack but morning Rob, do you have a timing gun?

[Merlin]

of course i do! lol virtually the same one as Snap-On
need to borrow it at some point??

off to work now cya

[Fonzy]

yes mate, someon called vern in oz is making me up a map, using my spec list, and at that stage i dare say i (or we) might need a timing gun! Lol, im sure you know how to use it!

[BenF]

... you mean the complete mechanical dizzy?

Its got locating lugs in it so it can only come out / go on in a particular way - the ECU will sort itself out.

Timing wise, if its at idle you can fairly much just slap the dizzy back on, link T1 and Te1 and set the timing back to 10deg btdc . Don't drive it or put the engine under load though

[^Trickster^]

Just go to halfords and pick up a timing light, they are only about 30 quid, ive used that and checked it with my mates snap on and its spot on.

Graeme

[Merlin]

oh yes fonzy i know how to use the old timing storbe lol

[Jimbo]

Just spelling it that causes you problems eh?

[Merlin]

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