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Another "How To Set Timing" Write-up

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awesome write up!
 

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ok, so if i mark say, 14*, tha light will flash when that degree hits tha top and since i have it marked, i will recognize it as "14 degree timing" haha i think i get it now
 

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ok, so if i mark say, 14*, tha light will flash when that degree hits tha top and since i have it marked, i will recognize it as "14 degree timing" haha i think i get it now
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Right, when you turn the dizzy with the spout connector out you line the top of the timing marker up with the appropriate mark on the balancer. All balancers are marked, but sometimes the writing comes off.

Tim
 

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i can still see mine enough to mark them... sweeeet...

now i just need to get a timing light... anyone live near gettysburg, pa wanna help me set my timing?? lol
 

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i can still see mine enough to mark them... sweeeet...

now i just need to get a timing light...
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AutoZone sells them for about $30.00 or so. It is a tool you won't outgrow and is a good investment.

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I'm debating getting one tmrw and trying it out... thanks man!
 

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It is a tool you won't outgrow and is a good investment.

Tim
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just the other day, I used the same timing light that my dad bought for his 68 camaro, in 1970. gettin kinda f-ed up though I think im gonna by meself one.
 

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just the other day, I used the same timing light that my dad bought for his 68 camaro, in 1970. gettin kinda f-ed up though I think im gonna by meself one.
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They had inductive timing lights back then?
 
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