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BTH Magneto pinion
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 24034" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>I take the timing cover off so often I made a tool to pop it off so I do not have to whack it! Yes, it uses the Vincent taper.</p><p> </p><p>I would also note that on mine timing it acurately is a little tricky. I assumed the spark occurred when the 6mm rod could be inserted through the armature, but by marking my engine pully and strobing it I found it was five degrees away from the number I set it to. I found that there is about 5 degrees of rock on either side when the rod is inserted. It turned out that the spark happens when the backlash is taken out rotating the rear wheel in the direction of travel. So I now set it at 24 degrees and when the play is taken up it is firing at 19 where I want it, as an example. I do not know if this is unique to mine. </p><p> </p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 24034, member: 1177"] I take the timing cover off so often I made a tool to pop it off so I do not have to whack it! Yes, it uses the Vincent taper. I would also note that on mine timing it acurately is a little tricky. I assumed the spark occurred when the 6mm rod could be inserted through the armature, but by marking my engine pully and strobing it I found it was five degrees away from the number I set it to. I found that there is about 5 degrees of rock on either side when the rod is inserted. It turned out that the spark happens when the backlash is taken out rotating the rear wheel in the direction of travel. So I now set it at 24 degrees and when the play is taken up it is firing at 19 where I want it, as an example. I do not know if this is unique to mine. David [/QUOTE]
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