[Healeys] HELP............TIMING

Bob Haskell rchaskell at earthlink.net
Tue Jul 7 19:07:18 MDT 2015


I'm going to guess that David meant carbon core.  But I could be wrong.

Bob Haskell
AHCA 3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 07/07/2015 06:34 PM, Mitch wrote:
> steel core plug wires? do you mean copper core?
> Mitch
>
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> *From: *"David Nock" <healeydoc at gmail.com>
> *To: *"Roger Grace" <roggrace at telus.net>, "Mitch"
> <dayton21 at comcast.net>, "HEALEY" <healeys at autox.team.net>
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> *Subject: *Re: [Healeys] HELP............TIMING
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> First problem is that if you are using the number 1 plug you will pick
> up the magnetic field from the ignition coil. Then you also need to get
> rid of the Steel core plug wires. For two reasons first they will cause
> problems with the timing light also they will also cause problems with
> the electronic ignition and will cause pre mature failure.
> Try putting the pick up on the #6  plug wire.
> David Nock
> healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
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> *From:* Roger Grace <mailto:roggrace at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 05, 2015 10:07 PM
> *To:* Mitch <mailto:dayton21 at comcast.net> ; Healey List
> <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] HELP............TIMING
> Just a caution that if you are using of of the newer “digital” timing
> lights with this set up you are likely to have problems.
> I have a new Pertronics distributor, flame thrower coil, and neg. earth
> on my 67 BJ8
> I decided to buy a decent quality Innova 5568 modern digital timing light.
> Phew - lots of problems and the light would not move as it was supposed to.
> Eventually had to get complete set of new plug leads just to get it to
> sort of function.
> Unit went back 3x and even today is a mystery if it will work or not.
> It is ultra sensitive to noise and position of the magnetic pick up on
> plug #1
> Moving it and inch can make the unit inoperable and erratic.
> The manufacturer is also at a loss and not able to cure the problem for
> me .... grrr
> rg
>
> *From:* Mitch <mailto:dayton21 at comcast.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:57 PM
> *To:* Oudesluys <mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl>
> *Cc:* HEALEY <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] HELP............TIMING
> I set the timing at 15 deg.btdc   at 650 r.p.m.    now I have to adjust.
> carbs   .....they were rebuilt, again.....thanks Mitch
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> *From: *"Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
> *To: *healeys at autox.team.net
> *Sent: *Sunday, July 5, 2015 11:31:05 AM
> *Subject: *Re: [Healeys] HELP............TIMING
>
> Start the engine and let it idle until warm or drive a few miles to that
> purpose.
> Set the idling speed at around 800-900rpm.
> Set the dial to the required advance at idling with the vacuum line
> attached (see your workshop manual). Connect up to the battery and
> position the clamp on Nr.1 plug lead.
> Loosen the distributor clamp.
> Set the distributor to TDC on the marks.
> Tighten the clamp, not to tight.
> Recheck.
> It is that simple.
>
> WATCH OUT though for moving parts like the fan and water pump/dynamo
> pulleys/belts.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
>
> Mitch schreef op 5-7-2015 om 15:51:
>
>     Hello ,
>     I have a 1966 bj8.......I have just replaced my original Lucas
>     distributer with a new Pertronics distributer .........I turned the
>     engine until the pointer was on the tdc mark on the pulley (on the
>     compression stroke) and put the rotor pointing at the #1 spark plug
>     in the dist. cap................NOW what do I do? I have a timing
>     light with the degree dial on the back,...............what are the
>     next steps to set the timing correctly?? do I plug the vacuum, what
>     degrees,do I have to start the engine???
>     etc.................................sorry for all the questions
>     Mitch
>
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