Timed a few cars with timing light. What are the dynamic numbers and setup (if any) for an 1986 Mercruiser 260/V8 (350), 4B Carb and electronic ignition. Where do we call one cylinder? Thanks
On an older engine you would measure the damper diameter, compute the degrees and put a 30 degree mark x inches from TDC. With the electronic ignition (no vacuum, no fly weights), could you just check that its advancing to a visual 30 degrees and assume its probably working as intended? Thanks for the help
yep. get a light with an advance dial on it. check it for base then turn the dial to 30 and check it at higher RPM. should read 0 on the damper if your light is set at 30 and your timing is accurate. BTW-i tried one of those tapes years ago and it flew off as soon as i started the engine. went with fluidamper balancers after that. already had the marks on it :joyous:
On an older engine you would measure the damper diameter, compute the degrees and put a 30 degree mark x inches from TDC. With the electronic ignition (no vacuum, no fly weights), could you just check that its advancing to a visual 30 degrees and assume its probably working as intended? Thanks for the help
older Volvos came with timing tape. for the $3 its a good investment.
all performance dampers have timing info engraved the outer diameter. stock does not, however like many have stated, most timing lights have an advance knob.
I only check full advance if there is a problem. the dizzy either advances or it doesnt.
