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Old 12-26-2011, 09:44 PM   #13
Milton
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Default Re: Timing the model a....

If nothing else works try the following:
First retard the spark and remove number one plug.
Turn the engine with the crank and you will feel each compression stroke.
When you don't feel the compression stop cranking.
Look in the plug hole towards the generator side and see if the piston top is visable.
If not turn the crank a bit and look again, if it is turn the crank until it is very close to the top of its travel.
Remove the timing pin and with a mirror look into the timing hole.
If you see a small indent that is TDC. If you don't, then position the crank so you can rotate it with the side of your knee.
Rotate the crank while looking in the mirror until you see the detent.
That's all there is to it.
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