well first make sure that the gap between the armature and the flywheel is about .010" then if its properly set up the breaker points will open and close creating the necessary break in the current to allow a spark to be generated by the breaker points the gap should be about .020" on most modles but check the manual for your specific modles if they open and close at the right time then it will spark different modles use different methods but if they are hooked up right then the engine will fire on time
No. It positions the flywheel in the proper place for the ignition timing.
what is the ignition timing for a 1988 Chevy 454 engine
the ignition timing is 6 degree BTDC.
Timing is off ...
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The 1993 Subaru Legacy 2.2 liter engine ignition timing is the sequence that allows the engine to run smoothly. The ignition timing is synchronized with the crankshaft position sensor.
ignition problem
Ignition Timing Advancers are mechanical 'bolt-on' pieces to advance the ignition timing of the engine to a specific degree of timing advance. The majority of its application for these parts are for motorcycles or on racing applications.
Ignition Timing Advancers are mechanical 'bolt-on' pieces to advance the ignition timing of the engine to a specific degree of timing advance. The majority of its application for these parts are for motorcycles or on racing applications.
It requires an ENGINE SCANNER to set the ignition timing on that year of engine.
ignition problem
If you have the 3.8L engine, ignition timing is controlled by the computer and cannot be altered without making changes to the computer. If you have the 3.1L engine, which has a distributor, you can set the timing as you would on any engine with a distributor.