Timing Question

Steve S · #1 PostAuthor: **Steve S** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:13 pm

I have just fitted new point,condensors and backing plate assembly to my Z1A (Happy with running points and not Dyna) Have set points gap,then timing statically using Bulb and 'F' mark will then Strobe it up to check the timing is correct. Just wondered how you check the advance with this set up, obviously when the engine speed is increased the weights fly outwards but how can i check its correct. The only marks I have are 'T' 1F4 and 'T' 2F3 take it 'T' is top TDC.
Has anyone timed this set up, :?:

Cheers

hanskloss · #2 PostAuthor: **hanskloss** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:41 pm

copied from Z900 manual:

z1bman · #3 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:10 pm

there is a mark close to the mounting pin which locates the advancer weight

kas750 · #4 PostAuthor: **kas750** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:27 pm

Steve S wrote: (Happy with running points and not Dyna)

Liking how you pre-empted the standard reply and headed it off at the pass! :lol:

#5 PostAuthor: **Taffus** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:05 pm

kas750 wrote:
Steve S wrote: (Happy with running points and not Dyna)

Liking how you pre-empted the standard reply and headed it off at the pass!

that made it a pointless reply

CAT3 · #6 PostAuthor: **CAT3** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:32 pm

There are three marks on the advance unit, "T", "F" & a 3rd smaller mark clockwise of the other two.
You set your points, statically, to the "F" mark. Then check with the engine running & a strobe light attached. The "F" should still aligne at idle, (around 2,900 - 3,100 rpm or 2,250 - 2,450 rpm on newer models) & then as the revs increase the furthermost clockwise mark should aligne showing the advancer is working.

Steve S · #7 PostAuthor: **Steve S** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:28 am

kas750 wrote:
Steve S wrote: (Happy with running points and not Dyna)

Liking how you pre-empted the standard reply and headed it off at the pass!

Knew it would be coming my way :wink:

Steve S · #8 PostAuthor: **Steve S** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:37 am

hanskloss wrote:copied from Z900 manual:

Great article Hanskloss,many thanks for posting as i hadn,t seen that one,

Interestingly even though I periodically oiled the weight pivot pins to keep them free,when I removed the timing plate the advance mechanism was sticking in the half advanced position probably on the shaft. A good clean up and lube and its returning lovely now

Steve S · #9 PostAuthor: **Steve S** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:41 am

Z1bman and CAT3,many thanks for the info I will have another look for the extra mark and check all is well when I time up,great help

Pigford · #10 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:40 pm

Taffus wrote:
kas750 wrote:
Steve S wrote: (Happy with running points and not Dyna)

Liking how you pre-empted the standard reply and headed it off at the pass!

that made it a pointless reply

Now come on Steve - it's very brave of you to stick with points - but your comment is only made to try and reassure yourself....

Get the Dyna S ordered/fitted and save all the hassle - it'll need doing after your first trip out anyway :lol:

Steve S · #11 PostAuthor: **Steve S** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:26 pm

.......... i,m very comfortable with my decision :wink:

CAT3 · #12 PostAuthor: **CAT3** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:29 pm

Steve S wrote::pop.......... i,m very comfortable with my decision

35 years old & still running points & condensers, not the original I hasten to add & never a fault !
The olde ways are best

Bruce Sexton · #13 PostAuthor: **Bruce Sexton** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:20 pm

Yes, points man as well. Or is that pints :?:

Bruce

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