1956 panhead
#11
depending on your motor...my 49 is about half way retarded (clockwise) to start, brother-in-law 50 uses about one-third. but once engine starts, both go to full advance (counter clockwise). If you still need it retarded to run properly the timing is off.
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#16
it is the single point set up, i know i need to have the cam lobe at the point where the points open up. but where do i need to have the distriutor at to set the points? full advance or full retard or does it not matter where its at just get the cam lobe to the point where the points open?
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#19
Set points at .022. There should be just a slight drag across the points using the feeler gauge when set correctly.
Loosen timing hole plug. Rotate engine in the direction it turns until front piston is on compression stroke (front intake tappet has just bottomed out).
Remove timing plug and continue to rotate engine until timing slot for the front cylinder is aligned in the inspection hole.
At this point the timing mark and the fiber rider on the point should be aligned. If not loosen adjusting band to correct and retighten (timer must be in full advance position).
An accurate check as to when point just start to open cam be done with a simple test lamp. Connect one test lamp lead to ;ow tension terminal on the coil (rear) and connect the other lead to the battery positive pole. Connect another wire between the battery negative terminal and a D-Ring or other screw. Turn the ignition on (light will go out).
With timer fully advanced against stop and flywheel mark correctly positioned contact points are just beginning to open (lamp should be OFF).
The instant direction is reversed (spark control retarded from full advance) the points should close (lamp ON)
Loosen timing hole plug. Rotate engine in the direction it turns until front piston is on compression stroke (front intake tappet has just bottomed out).
Remove timing plug and continue to rotate engine until timing slot for the front cylinder is aligned in the inspection hole.
At this point the timing mark and the fiber rider on the point should be aligned. If not loosen adjusting band to correct and retighten (timer must be in full advance position).
An accurate check as to when point just start to open cam be done with a simple test lamp. Connect one test lamp lead to ;ow tension terminal on the coil (rear) and connect the other lead to the battery positive pole. Connect another wire between the battery negative terminal and a D-Ring or other screw. Turn the ignition on (light will go out).
With timer fully advanced against stop and flywheel mark correctly positioned contact points are just beginning to open (lamp should be OFF).
The instant direction is reversed (spark control retarded from full advance) the points should close (lamp ON)
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