Re: PLEASE someone get me running again...
i do have spark..the timing light flashes but i do not know the first thing about using the light...thats why im here asking
Examine your flywheel rim. Locate the hash marks that are stamped into the metal rim. You might have two sets of marks, one set for #1 cylinder, one set for #2 cylinder. Take some white fingernail polish and carefully paint the mark that corresponds with the book specified idle timing FOR CYL #1. My idle timing is 5* ATDC (after top dead center). Paint the line for your engine. While you are there, paint the mark for the WOT timing value, mine is 18* BTDC (before top dead center). You will absolutrly see the TDC mark, so one painted line will be on one side of TDC and the other painted line will be on the other side of TDC. You will only paint two of the marks.
Paint the lines FOR YOUR MOTOR. You having an older crossflow, your values will be different than mine.
Now, all plugs out, except #1, clip the timing light pickup over the #1 plug wire, turn key ON, and preferably use a remote starting switch at the solenoid to spin the engine over at a fast starter speed. Point the timing light at the timing pointer, and look on the flywheel as the engine spins for the white marks to show. It is just like a strobe light effect. That bright timing light will flash and hopefully, the idle timing mark will be right in line with the timing pointer. You may have to do this in subdued light, in the garage, or at night to see the white marks.
You can then use Joe Reeves' WOT timing procedure to set the WOT timing. After WOT timing is set, I always verify on the water at 5k rpm. Just to be sure.
