static timing pinto

[SplatSpeed]

hi all

got a pinto 2 litre just finished head gasket

need to staticaly time ignition

to make it start to do dynamic timing do i need to have the points just opening at TDC

what is the best point to statically time the engine to to make it start

thanks

[Mikey G]

SplatSpeed said:

what is the best point to statically time the engine to to make it start

thanks

Take dizzy cap off, making a note of position number one HT lead. Turn engine over till number one is on compression stroke then get it up to TDC. Check rotor arm position in relation to number one HT lead (make sure you know which way rotor arm turns) then set dizzy so rotor arm is just before (only a few degrees) number one lead position. Then try starting again, if it fails to start just turn a little each way till it does. Always worked for me

Once fired you can then check with a light.

[SplatSpeed]

thanks i have it fully opened at positsion one

think it is a bit to early and fighting the starter

bit to far advanced??

[Mikey G]

Sounds like it, retard it a little and see what happens.

[Cider Andy]

Use the crank pulley mark against the engine block casting scale to set the timing at 6° BTDC. Rotate the distributor so the points are just opening with the rotor arm pointing at pot 1.

[SplatSpeed]

Cider Andy said:

Use the crank pulley mark against the engine block casting scale to set the timing at 6° BTDC. Rotate the distributor so the points are just opening with the rotor arm pointing at pot 1.

thanks andy that is exactly what i am looking for

this engine is a pig to start when the points are set correctly

might have something to do with the twin 40 delorttos

[Cider Andy]

No problem.

If it's a Bosch distributor, the points gap will probably need to be set to much less than the manual recommends, becasue of wear in the shaft lobes. It's much better to use a dwell angle meter if you have one. The FoMoCo (Ford) distributor is less prone to this problem.