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| kupcar |
 Jan 24 2017, 05:46 PM
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Hi Guys, It's time to do some routine off season maintenance on the 914. The car has a 2.2s spec motor. My question is, how do -6 owners adjust the ignition timing prior to a valve adjustment? It looks damn near impossible to get a timing light reading. I know cutting into the firewall is an option for ease of access but I'm not willing to get the cutoff wheel out yet. Does everyone drop the motor and tune at a shop that has a running motor stand? I'd just like to double check the ignition before setting the valves. Thanks in advance.
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| toolguy |
Jan 24 2017, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,276 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California 
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That is why real six's have the timing marks on the flywheel,. . you don't use the
marks on the pulley. . . |
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| 6freak |
Jan 25 2017, 12:38 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(toolguy @ Jan 24 2017, 03:59 PM)  That is why real six's have the timing marks on the flywheel,. . you don't use the marks on the pulley. . . BINGO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but thats a a 2.2 and dont know if the flywheels interchange like the 2.4 DONT |
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