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  1. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Well, both wires spark at the same time. So it must be the wire on that side or the plug. Are you sure the intake manifold is not plugged with something? Or is the exhaust plugged?
  2. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Did you do a compression test on the bad cyl? Both cyls share spark and and fuel. You have a problem with the bad cyl. Maybe a bad valve or rings or headgasket or stuck lifter. Please ad your state to your info. It's a site requirement.
  3. doghead

    Ignition timing

    I already answered this in the other thread. We do not allow cross-posting, so please read and reply there.
  4. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Today, I reset the magneto mark(V), to align with the cam mark(V). This is where it was to begin with. I took a picture to show where it "snaps". The short red mark is where I was when I made the adjustment, based on what I had read elsewhere. It definitely runs better as it is in this...
  5. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Just to be clear, the pic Charlie posted above, is the opposite side(offset), from where I set the timing mark to get it to snap between 28 and 18 degrees.
  6. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Thanks for the replies. I will try to adjust the timing with a light, and see how much I can adjust it(either way). I think it runs a bit less responsive and seems to have less top end power. I may need to re time the mag and set the marks aligned. Before I disassembled it, it definitely...
  7. doghead

    Ignition timing

    Here's a crude visual of what I ended up with, to get it to snap between 28-18 degrees.
  8. doghead

    Ignition timing

    I'd like to use my timing light to set the timing (fine tune)on my mule(2 cyl). I just did a points inspection(set at .015") and timing inspection(after recently reading the "black magic" posts), and wondering if my "V's" were aligned or not. They were and it clicked at about 28 degrees...
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