Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:33:46 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
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DJ
Again ~ For Your Altitude You should Add 2-3º ~
ORR ~ DeanB
On 2 Jul , 2016, at 9:21 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
> My old timing light was D.O.D. , Had to purchase a Craftsman Sears timing light
> Hopefully I used it correctly!
> Here is what I did
> GOWESTY has a template to mark the pulley at 35 degrees which I used.
> I used an extra 12v battery connect to the timing light
> Warmed engine to running temp.
> Set the new "Advance Timing Light" to zero
> Used the onboard tach to read 3000 rpm
> Adjusted timing to line up with the new 35 mark on the pulley.
> My concern is that I didn't adjust the timing to far advanced so I ruin my 2.2 Westy engine
> Any thoughts or suggestion before I drive it out for a test run?
>
> At 3000 rpm timing is set at 35 degrees this is what GOWESTY suggests with the "Advance Timing Light"
>
> Dennis J
>
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
>> On Jun 30, 2016, at 8:09 PM, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
>>
>> 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 ~ 35º 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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