Hey everybodies, i have a puch maxi with a polini kit, and an estoril pipe and a bunch of other upgrades but they all mean nothing because i dont know how to set the ignition timing. How do i do this. Anyone have a good write up or old post link? I searched for a while and came up with a lot of nothing. Thanks
--Hank
Hank, why do you think you need to set the timming? Is this engine all together, and on a ped? Do you have spark now?Does it start/run now? I can help you, I just need a lil' more information. Brent
Well i just rebuilt the motor. So the part that the points bolt to was removed. The flywheel does not have any tdc mark on it. So i dont know how to set all of these adjustments. Thanks for any help.
You have the 3 screws holding the stator plate to the engine. Put the screws in the center of the hole they are in. Put the points in their place. Take the spark plug out of the head. Turn flywheel until the piston is at it's highest point. Adjust the points with a screwdriver and a feeler guage .020 I think? put the spark plug in the plug boot, hold it to your cylinder head, spin the flywheel to see if it has spark. If it sparks, put the plug in the head, replace the plug boot, and try to start it.
Those 3 screws that hold the stator plate on, that is where you will adjust your timming from there. If it needs any turning from the center, turn it very slightly, to the left. Only adjust it a few degrees. See how it runs. It may take awhile to dial it in. Good luck , Brent
OR... Just go with what Rich posted! Rich is the man.
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