I received a PM regarding the use of those Timing indicators that bolt onto the front cover. Are they needed? NO...
Find TDC with the timing pin...
Put a dot on the crank pulley and a dot on the front cover so that it is even with the dot on the crank pulley. The location of the dots on the pulley does not matter, just as long as they are directly across from each other.
Use an adjustable timing light to check and adjust your timing...
Example: Say your timing is set dead on spark lever up and using the light it's reading O deg.
Now pull the lever half way down and you'll see the dots are no longer lined up.
Turn the timing lite advance knob till the dots realign.
Now whatever that reading is on the timing lite knob is how much you were advanced.
If you have the older style light without the advance feature deep six it!!
No timing plate needed and it keeps the original look if that matters to you.
These dots will also aide in lining up TDC down the road.
Find TDC with the timing pin...
Put a dot on the crank pulley and a dot on the front cover so that it is even with the dot on the crank pulley. The location of the dots on the pulley does not matter, just as long as they are directly across from each other.
Use an adjustable timing light to check and adjust your timing...
Example: Say your timing is set dead on spark lever up and using the light it's reading O deg.
Now pull the lever half way down and you'll see the dots are no longer lined up.
Turn the timing lite advance knob till the dots realign.
Now whatever that reading is on the timing lite knob is how much you were advanced.
If you have the older style light without the advance feature deep six it!!
No timing plate needed and it keeps the original look if that matters to you.
These dots will also aide in lining up TDC down the road.
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