 Static timing question |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| ricardo |
 Nov 24 2016, 10:49 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 9-November 16 From: Lakeview, NY Member No.: 20,572 Region Association: North East States  |
I'm trying to set the initial timing on my car prior to setting dwell and adjust using strobe light.
What is the easiest way to turn the engine over to static time everything? |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| ricardo |
Nov 25 2016, 09:13 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 9-November 16 From: Lakeview, NY Member No.: 20,572 Region Association: North East States |
Finally got test light to light. Clymer manual was misleading.
Set distributer but car still not start. I think because I had setting at TDC rather than 7 degrees before TDC which believe is correct for 1.8 engine. Would that make the difference? I will retry tomorrow |
|
|
|
| old dog |
Nov 25 2016, 09:22 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 14-December 12 From: Oxnard,CA. Member No.: 15,257 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(ricardo @ Nov 25 2016, 07:13 PM)  Finally got test light to light. Clymer manual was misleading. Set distributer but car still not start. I think because I had setting at TDC rather than 7 degrees before TDC which believe is correct for 1.8 engine. Would that make the difference? I will retry tomorrow No, that would not keep the car from starting. I think you need to find out if you are getting spark at the spark plugs. A bad condenser , or dirty points could keep you from getting spark. They make a small test light that plugs between the plug wire and the plug. If it flashes you have spark.... |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
ricardo Static timing question Nov 24 2016, 10:49 AM
bandjoey 5th gear and a slight push. Nov 24 2016, 11:33 AM stugray If your car isnt TOO high of compression, I have t... Nov 24 2016, 11:38 AM cuddyk What type of motor do you have? Also...FI or carbs... Nov 24 2016, 11:40 AM Mark Henry On a lift I jam a wedge shape chisel into the oppo... Nov 24 2016, 11:42 AM ricardo It's fuel injected 1.8 Nov 24 2016, 12:07 PM ricardo Removed distributor and replaced points and conden... Nov 25 2016, 02:24 PM
stugray
Removed distributor and replaced points and conde... Nov 25 2016, 04:51 PM old dog
Removed distributor and replaced points and cond... Nov 25 2016, 07:54 PM ricardo Just put in new points and condensor, will try the... Nov 25 2016, 09:29 PM stugray Just plug one plug into it's wire and lay it d... Nov 26 2016, 01:11 AM ricardo Could someone send me a picture of what their car ... Nov 26 2016, 11:07 AM stugray
Could someone send me a picture of what their car... Nov 26 2016, 01:25 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 11th May 2025 - 12:22 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.