good point. This reminds me ...think I read that GW specifies 35 degrees advance at 3,000 rpm for their 2.2. something like that. and is another way, besides initial timing ..of adjusting timing. On 6/30/2016 11:49 AM, Neil N wrote: > Congrats. > > Your timing light may well be fine. > > The old Bug 12 volt bulb technique was used for static timing; > get timing close to correct so engine will at least start. > As dizzy is turned, points close/open, light goes on/off. > Once static timing set, an actual timing light is used. > > I can't speak directly to the 2.2 WBX but for the 2.1 > there's the Bentley method or, a "full advance" method; > all parts remain connected, engine is sustained to higher RPM, > timing set to ~ 35ยบ BTDC That spec is shown P. 28.41 in my Bentley. > > My guess is that the full advance method has been posted about here. > > Neil. > > On 6/30/16, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hall sensor is installed, Westy starts up, which is a bonus for me. >> Now to do the timing of the WBX. I found my old timing light from Sears 1971 >> vintage I suspect it's NG. >> I'm headed down to my Sears store for a new Craftsman timing tool. >> Any suggestions on the type I should get? Not to many choices here where we >> live. Sears is a 90 miles round trip. >> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My several >> old VW bugs I timed using a 12 volt bulb and a pair of alligator clips. >> Also a little confused on the process of timing the 2.2 WBX engine. |
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