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techtalk:ih:engctl01 [2019/03/28 04:29]
ixl2relax [Ignition Module - Timeout]
techtalk:ih:engctl01 [2019/12/05 01:43]
hippysmack [Timing Marks]
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 ===== Timing Marks ===== ===== Timing Marks =====
  
 +**All 57-71 Sportster 900 engines**: ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1427992)) \\
 +The single line is 45° BTDC front cylinder (original factory advanced ignition timing setting). \\
 +The double lines are 15° BTDC front cylinder (used to set retarded kick start timing). \\
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 +The dot is TDC front cylinder (not used for any ignition settings). \\
 +The dot is NOT rear cylinder advanced timing like on AMF big twin models. The AMF sportsters used double dots for rear advanced timing.
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 +**76-85 1000 engines**: ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1427992)) \\
 +The single mark is 40° BTDC (original factory advanced ignition timing setting). \\
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 +**Preparing the timing mark for using a timing light**: \\ 
 Clean the timing mark on the flywheel and apply a paint color that will stand out when viewing it with a timing light. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1793084)) \\ Clean the timing mark on the flywheel and apply a paint color that will stand out when viewing it with a timing light. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1793084)) \\
 You can spray some brake cleaner on a Q-tip to clean the timing mark. \\ You can spray some brake cleaner on a Q-tip to clean the timing mark. \\
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 Install the clear plug into the timing hole. \\ Install the clear plug into the timing hole. \\
 It should be very near but not touching the flywheel. (go in till you touch the wheel and back off a 1/8-1/4 turn). It should be very near but not touching the flywheel. (go in till you touch the wheel and back off a 1/8-1/4 turn).
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 ===== Setting Ignition Timing ===== ===== Setting Ignition Timing =====