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timing pointer confusion

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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.
 

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Use the flat edge.
 
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ok
 
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Thanks a bunch
 

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

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I believe it is a standard pointer.



You time the motor off of the flat edge.
 

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AeroCoupe said:
I believe it is a standard pointer.



You time the motor off of the flat edge.
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Do you know what the point of the circle one is?
 

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

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Check the balancer yet?
 
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