timing pointer confusion

[dastang2]

ok on my motor the timing pointer is sort of wierd. it has a circle window right over the balancer and timing marks but also it has a place over the balancer where it has a flat edge. is anybody following this description. do i line the flat edge up with the correct timing mark or do i center the timing mark in the circled window above the balancer.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

Use the flat edge.

 

[dastang2]

ok

 

[Chuckster101]

Thanks a bunch

 

[gkomo]

Just out of curiosity, what is the little circle for anyways? i know what the OP is describing, just for my knowledge.

 

[Chuckster101]

I also would like to know what the circle and the middle small circle with slot is for ? I am now using the straight edge forward,towards driver’s side with some great success but still curious?

 

[AeroCoupe]

I believe it is a standard pointer.

You time the motor off of the flat edge.

 

[gkomo]

I believe it is a standard pointer.

You time the motor off of the flat edge.

Do you know what the point of the circle one is?

 

[AeroCoupe]

I’ve always been told and heard the full circle is for a magnetic pickup for a distributorless setup.

 

[Chuckster101]

Thanks for all the info as that is what I have on my carbed 95 and found that it runs purity good with the mark in the middle of the slot ? Any further and it starts to pre ignite when starting. I’ll run it and check tthe plugs . Man thank y’all for all the info .! Anyone need a pair of long tube headers for the sn95 just let me know

 

[General karthief]

Check the balancer yet?