EI Distributor Timing

[23yrRebuild]

Does anyone have Gary Boones timing instructions handy? I buried mine deep in some files somewhere.
Thanks

[S Allen]

Straight from Gary's instructions:

"The ignition timing can be set before starting the engine if a timing light is not available. First, roll the engine crank manually (it’s easier to roll with spark plugs removed) so that the timing mark on the crank pulley is set at 16° BTDC for SU’s or 20° BTDC for Solex’s. You need to have the crank positioned so that #1 cylinder is at the end of the compression stroke, so the rotor should be pointing toward the #1 spark plug terminal on the cap. If you wish to verify, you can do so by determining that both valves on cylinder #1 are closed. If the valves are open, you need to roll the crank one more full revolution. Now rotate the distributor housing so that the tips on the reluctor line up with the tips on the stator. After the ignition timing is set, tighten the 8 mm hex screw underneath the fixing plate. Any further adjustment can be made with the screw on top of the fixing plate."


Steve