Which Cylinder do you time a magneto to?
The internal timing of the magneto, including breaker point adjustment, which must be correct to obtain maximum potential voltage from the magneto. The engine crankshaft position where the spark occurs. The engine is usually timed by using the No. 1 cylinder on the compression stroke.
What is the procedure of magneto timing?
To use it properly, simply bring the number-one cylinder up on the compression stroke by putting a finger over the spark plug hole to feel for air pressure. Then screw the top dead center locator-pin into the top spark plug hole and bring the piston slowly up the barrel until it hits the locator pin.
What is internal magneto timing?
Internal timing of the magneto is set by the way the magneto itself is assembled. When set correctly, it ensures that the points open when the armature is in the position where the magnetic field has just started to collapse. This ensures that the magneto is able to give the best possible spark.
What is external magneto timing?
External vs. The timing you set with your buzz box once a year is external timing. It is adjusted by rotating the magneto until it fires the Number 1 spark plug at the prescribed time. The engine will run best when both magnetos fire at exactly the same time, but it’s very difficult to achieve absolute precision.
What is a magneto timing pin?
One set of timing marks is on the front side of the starter ring gear. Line these marks up with the 1/16-inch hole in the starter housing (see arrow). As an option a small pin can be inserted in the hole to make it easier to line up with the marks.
How do you verify that the distributor of a magneto is ready to fire on the number 1 cylinder of the engine?
Adjusting the points is next to open at the E-gap position. With the magneto in neutral position verify that the distributor is ready to fire on the number 1 cylinder by seeing the painted chamfered tooth on the distributor gear will be visible through the inspection port.