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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 ===== |