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didnt mess with it but havent checket it either...want to dot all the i's and cross all the T's
do i just need a regular old timing light like for a car?
do i just need a regular old timing light like for a car?
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Yes ......................Greg
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The Timing actually ISN'T Adjustable on the 81, the timing plate slots were cast filled IN and are just held in place with the bolts. The TCI controls the ignition. All you can DO with the timing light is verify that it's hitting at the right spot....there's marks on the place that should line up with the pointer when hitting on #1.
The Earlier models has slotted timing plates where you could "play" with the static timing and adjust it a little if needed/desired!
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thanks top cat..good to know...nowi can check "check timing" off the list as done....
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when i start the process of re installing my cams in the cyl. head.. do i need to line the "C" mark up with the indicator? or is there another mark on the wheel i should lok for?
if it is a different mark should i be aware of TDC or anything?
i think i understand that the cams dots need to line up with the cam cap marks?correct?
and nipples face up and away from cam cap marks?
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The head I sent had the cam marks lined up. Dots lined up with marks on center cam cap.
The pointer should point to the "T" on the timing wheel on the crankshaft.
Be sure and turn the engine by hand all the way around TWICE to make sure the marks line up still. The crankshaft will turn twice to once on the cams.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Nope Skids, count 'em 4 strokes. 2 up and 2 down. That's why the cam gears are twice the size of the crank gear.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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