Original Problems

[IHcubcadet1]

I've read how to time. Can I time without a light? Or does it HAVE to be done with a light. Can I try to read the mark on the flywheel?

[Yosemite Sam]

There are several ways to do it.

Many of the guys use a volt meter. I normally use a test light, you can use the light to see in the hole. Attach the clip to the neg. (point side) of the coil, rotate the crank shaft, when the light comes on the "S" should be centered in the hole OR the marks should be lined up. If not move the points and try again until it's right.

[IHcubcadet1]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

There are several ways to do it.

Many of the guys use a volt meter. I normally use a test light, you can use the light to see in the hole. Attach the clip to the neg. (point side) of the coil, rotate the crank shaft, when the light comes on the "S" should be centered in the hole OR the marks should be lined up. If not move the points and try again until it's right.

Do you know the method with a volt meter? Thanks.

[Yosemite Sam]

Originally Posted by IHcubcadet1

Do you know the method with a volt meter? Thanks.

Same thing, except the needle moves rather than the light coming on and you have to have a separate light to see in the hole.

[IHcubcadet1]

You were right. It was timing. No more knock. Timed it the right way. Thanks guys.

[darkminion_17]

Congrats,Sam of Yosemite is your "go to" guy.
On to the next challenge.
Don't run it without an air cleaner though,might suck in some dirt.

[IHcubcadet1]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

Congrats,Sam of Yosemite is your "go to" guy.
On to the next challenge.
Don't run it without an air cleaner though,might suck in some dirt.

I put a paper one on when I ran it. It's going to have a paper until I get an oil bath.

[darkminion_17]