Ok,
I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the "T"
line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and tight,
but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all. I
think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out of
time?
Thanks, KC.
Camshaft Questions....
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Re: Camshaft Questions....
The widest opening only counts for setting the point gap. The timing
mark should be in the vicinity of TDC when the points break (open) as
the crankshaft is rotated in the normal direction.
Wayne
---- Original Message ----
From: vikinghill@...
To: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [2cylinderhondas] Camshaft Questions....
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:15:29 -0000
mark should be in the vicinity of TDC when the points break (open) as
the crankshaft is rotated in the normal direction.
Wayne
---- Original Message ----
From: vikinghill@...
To: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [2cylinderhondas] Camshaft Questions....
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:15:29 -0000
>Ok,
>I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
>their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
>flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
>plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the
>"T"
>line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and
>tight,
>but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all.
>I
>think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out
>of
>time?
>Thanks, KC.
Re: Camshaft Questions....
The important location for the points is when they first open. This is
when the coil generates the spark for the spark plugs.
With the crank positioned on the "T", the points should be open (just)
and the cam timing marks aligned.
With the points just opened, then the cranks should be close to the
firing mark.
The high point on the CAM is only used for setting the point gap,
nothing to do with CAM/ignition timing.
Hope this helps.
Murray.
when the coil generates the spark for the spark plugs.
With the crank positioned on the "T", the points should be open (just)
and the cam timing marks aligned.
With the points just opened, then the cranks should be close to the
firing mark.
The high point on the CAM is only used for setting the point gap,
nothing to do with CAM/ignition timing.
Hope this helps.
Murray.
On Thursday 22 June 2006 12:15, kcandthez wrote:
> Ok,
> I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
> their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
> flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire
> cover plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over
> near the "T" line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks
> good and tight, but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't
> mechanical at all. I think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would
> a car run that far out of time?
> Thanks, KC.
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Re: Camshaft Questions....
Your car would not run if it were out 45 degrees on timing. If you think
your cam is out of time, turn your crank until the notch on the pulley is at
the "T" on the case. Look at your camshaft (either by removing the oil cap or
removing the cap). On the USA driver's side, the cam should have a notch
which is up and between the gap in the camshaft housing / bearing. When you set
the timing on the engine, the notch in the crank pulley should be on the "F"
mark which is adjacent to the "T". I think the F is 6 degrees BTDC (check
your service or owner's manual or ask if you need this info). You can set
the timing with a timing light or voltmeter or 12 volt lamp.
good luck,
Dale
I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the "T"
line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and tight,
but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all. I
think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out of
time?
Thanks, KC.
your cam is out of time, turn your crank until the notch on the pulley is at
the "T" on the case. Look at your camshaft (either by removing the oil cap or
removing the cap). On the USA driver's side, the cam should have a notch
which is up and between the gap in the camshaft housing / bearing. When you set
the timing on the engine, the notch in the crank pulley should be on the "F"
mark which is adjacent to the "T". I think the F is 6 degrees BTDC (check
your service or owner's manual or ask if you need this info). You can set
the timing with a timing light or voltmeter or 12 volt lamp.
good luck,
Dale
I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the "T"
line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and tight,
but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all. I
think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out of
time?
Thanks, KC.
Re: Camshaft Questions....
The points start to open at the "F" mark. Using a timing light, the timing
is set for the mark on the pulley lined up with the "F" on the casing.
Dale
The important location for the points is when they first open. This is
when the coil generates the spark for the spark plugs.
With the crank positioned on the "T", the points should be open (just)
and the cam timing marks aligned.
With the points just opened, then the cranks should be close to the
firing mark.
The high point on the CAM is only used for setting the point gap,
nothing to do with CAM/ignition timing.
is set for the mark on the pulley lined up with the "F" on the casing.
Dale
The important location for the points is when they first open. This is
when the coil generates the spark for the spark plugs.
With the crank positioned on the "T", the points should be open (just)
and the cam timing marks aligned.
With the points just opened, then the cranks should be close to the
firing mark.
The high point on the CAM is only used for setting the point gap,
nothing to do with CAM/ignition timing.
Re: Camshaft Questions....
NO
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of kcandthez
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 7:15 PM
To: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Camshaft Questions....
Ok,
I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the "T"
line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and tight,
but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all. I
think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out of
time?
Thanks, KC.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of kcandthez
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 7:15 PM
To: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Camshaft Questions....
Ok,
I have a question about the timing of my Z. When my points are at
their highest point on the distributor lobe, my timming mark on the
flywheel is way over near the top screw of the alternator wire cover
plate....My question is: shouldn't the timing mark be over near the "T"
line? I took off the valve cover and everything looks good and tight,
but the engine is out of a man's car that wasn't mechanical at all. I
think that the cam is about 45deg off. Would a car run that far out of
time?
Thanks, KC.