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Old 22-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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Default how does timing strobe work?

as above i aint got a clue just looks like a fucking gun?
Old 22-10-2008, 10:38 PM
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get the timing from the haynes manual, type it in, plug it ontolead 1, 2, 3, 4 etc and adjust it.

not sure how, but thats how i've seen it done.
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Basically, You clip the strobe light onto No1 plug lead and with the engine running (Vacuum hose to ECU disconected), point the gun towards the bottom pulley which has white paint in the little "V" notch and the notch on the cover which is at 12 degrees. (the light replicates the spark plug sparking)

If your timing is set correctly, when the strobe flashes, the two white marks should appear in-line with one-another, if not rotating the dizzy slighlty either way should line them up. It sounds complicated but when you actually do it its a piece of piss!
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Originally Posted by Aaroncast
THATS COS YOUR FUCKING-THICK!!

lol
Old 25-10-2008, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaroncast
THATS COS YOUR FUCKING-THICK!!



**im hoping youre a buddy of his, as if not, this comment is a bit harsh and out of order!! - webteam**
I THINK AARONCAST IS WELL OUT OF ORDER!! BEEN LOOKING AT HIS OTHER REPLIES AND THE MAN IS OBVIOUSLY A TWAT! I ONLY JOINED LAST WEEK AND ALREADY BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE VILLAGE IDIOT! WELL SUPPOSE EVERY FORUMS GOT ONE!!!
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Agreed. he is now on a 7 day ban for this and other comments.
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