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Re: Static Timing with Colortune

To: Jim <jdeatsc1@rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Static Timing with Colortune
From: Bob Norway <examiner@scci.net>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 16:06:52 -0400
Jim wrote:

> Bob, et al....
> maybe I'm missing the point here (no doubt that's the case <G>) but I allus
> used to set up static timing thusly:
> With the plugs out so the engine is easy to turn, turn the engine over at
> the crankshaft until #1 comes close to tdc ('bout 10 degrees before) then
> watch the points to see if they break at about that point.
> Somebody educate me, please.
>
> Jim
>
> Bob Norway wrote:
>
> > Has anyone ever used ColorTune to do the static timing on a spit with
> > electronic ignition?
> >
> > If so, did it work as advertised? When I tried to do mine, I had to
> > rotate the dizzy at so fast a speed to get the spark, that I would go
> > past the point at which the plug sparked. Therefore I cannot get close
> > to where it should be. OR, is this indicative of a weak spark and either
> > my coil and/or amp need replacing?
> >
> > Any help/info much appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
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Yup, that's the way...... with mechanicals.... electronics gotta watch the
spark on the plug....

Cheers,


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Bob Norway
Rockledge, Florida
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***************************
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Udorn RTAFB Nov'70 - Nov'71
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***************************
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