[Healeys] HELP............TIMING
Oudesluys
coudesluijs at chello.nl
Wed Jul 8 00:18:44 MDT 2015
I presume that any car accessories shop can supply the plug wires you
want. Alternatively look at ebay.
Kees Oudesluijs
Niels Bengaard schreef op 6-7-2015 om 20:13:
>
> I have the same problem setting my ignition. These other type of wires
> how do you get them, are they standard from another car?
>
> Preferably a European supplier.
>
> Niels
>
> *Fra:*Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *På vegne af
> *David Nock
> *Sendt:* 6. juli 2015 17:09
> *Til:* Roger Grace; Mitch; Healey List
> *Emne:* Re: [Healeys] HELP............TIMING
>
> 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 <mailto: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>
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> *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
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From: *"Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl <mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl>>
> *To: *healeys at autox.team.net <mailto: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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