Timing CT engine with electronic distributor.
Posted: 17 Feb 2024, 17:07
Hi
I am having some trouble timing my CT 1600 air-cooled engine.
I have a power spark distributor SDVA.
I was told to set the dizzy up as follows....
30 degree BTDC @ 2700 revs. Vacuum pipe capped off.
I have made a timing mark as follows...
Pulley wheel circumference 62 cm.
62 divided by 360, means 1 degree is 0.17
X30 is 5.16 , so mark should be 5.16 cm Infront of TDC mark.
Put strobe light on number one lead. Start engine get up to 2700 revs and turn dizzy till new, 30 degree, mark lines up with crank case.
Is this correct?
The engine just cuts out and stalls when get near to this. Am I missing something?
Is that setting for a beetle, type 2 van engine?
Many thanks.
I am having some trouble timing my CT 1600 air-cooled engine.
I have a power spark distributor SDVA.
I was told to set the dizzy up as follows....
30 degree BTDC @ 2700 revs. Vacuum pipe capped off.
I have made a timing mark as follows...
Pulley wheel circumference 62 cm.
62 divided by 360, means 1 degree is 0.17
X30 is 5.16 , so mark should be 5.16 cm Infront of TDC mark.
Put strobe light on number one lead. Start engine get up to 2700 revs and turn dizzy till new, 30 degree, mark lines up with crank case.
Is this correct?
The engine just cuts out and stalls when get near to this. Am I missing something?
Is that setting for a beetle, type 2 van engine?
Many thanks.