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Date:         Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:42:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY405-EAS70CA163318E7A92491E73DA0260@phx.gbl>
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Thanks Dennis that does answer my question why I should I use my extra battery instead of the Westy battery since the leads on the new light wouldn't reach. I was working at being careful with the electrics not wanting to shorten and burn wires etc. I will use the alternator red lead + and the body or engine for the ground for the timing light and will recheck timing. Dennis J

Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont

> On Jul 2, 2016, at 11:54 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Part of the spark plug circuit includes the current goes from the center electrode to the outer ground electrode. Ground or eventually chassis being a key. As such the timing light should be connected to the vehicle power supply so that it is also connected to the same common as the ignition system, including the spark plugs. You can easily connect the timing light to a chassis ground somewhere and get power off the alternator terminal. The degree delay function only works by time delay versus speed and is a very crud indication or measurement. Someday I will figure out why some folks think it is better this way than to follow the Bentley. The Digifant modifies the timing curve based on coolant temp so part of the procedure is to disconnect the temp 2 sensor to go into a default and set the timing at idle speed. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Jowell > Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 11:22 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem > > 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 ~ 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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