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Title: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: toolittletime on June 30, 2017, 12:14:38 PM

 I can't quite get the timing to advance enough for smooth idling.....do I need to remove the distributor and advance it one tooth, so it will be able to advance more?  If so which direction ??
Thanks

Title: Re: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: guzzisteve on June 30, 2017, 12:19:33 PM

Are you using the marks on the front pully and a timing light?

Title: Re: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: toolittletime on June 30, 2017, 12:20:48 PM

Yes I am.

Title: Re: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: guzzisteve on June 30, 2017, 12:51:57 PM

If you have 4 marks on pulley, it's the one all the way to the right @ 3600rpm or there abouts for timing the LH cyl. Turn dizzy  either way & watch marks. If you need to go more in one direction, the rotor shaft needs to go 1 tooth in the opposite direction when you put it back in.

For me to see marks line up, I look on an angle in between the forks. You can't see it strait on cause belt is in the way.

Title: Re: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: toolittletime on June 30, 2017, 12:56:07 PM

That's what I thought.........tha nks for the info.
Tim

Title: Re: 74 Eldo timing
Post by: Tom H on June 30, 2017, 04:39:50 PM

Before pulling the distributor, Make sure the TDC mark on the pulley is correct when the LH piston is at TDC on a compression strike. The pulley may not be installed correctly.

Tom