5 replies to this topic

[GazPatrick]

Hi,

I was reading through my haynes manual and it it says that post 1976 models can not have the timing changed statically as there are no manufacturer values qouted?

Can anyone tell me if theres a way round this as i do not have a strobe light?

Thanks

[Dan]

You can set the static timing on any vehicle, but it's not really very useful. Static timing will only get the ignition system into a position where the car will start. You should always set the timing dynamically once it is running as you will get a much better result and a healthier engine. You really need to beg borrow or buy a strobe.

[Steve Rowe]

i got my garage down the road to set my ignition timing only cost 20 , and it made a huge diffent , it car reved alot better and when 10 times better

[kada1980]

It is possible to set the static timing acuratey but its so much easier to use a strobe, you can do it by connecting a light bulb to the dissy wire and using a protacter on the bottom pulley to get the right amount of degrees but its really not worth it.

[Guess-Works.com]

I initially set all my engines with a static timing of 12 bdtc, and then time them using a strobe when up and running..

I use a multimeter with a continutity beep..

[SmokyCE]

I used to do my City simply by listening to it.
If the car runs, mark where the dizzy is now before you move it.
Take your car for a drive up some hills, advance the timing utill the engine pinks, then turn back the dizzy just so that it doesn't pink. I would be sure to check the temperature gauge whilst doing this.
Good luck.