How Do You Set The Timing On A Harley Sportster? Start the engine and aim the timing light through the clear timing plug. Watch for the pair of dots that mark the advance timing position. Loosen the timing plate screws and adjust the plate until those marks appear centered in the timing hole. Tighten the
How Do You Tell If Your Distributor Is 180 Out? You can determine if it is 180 out by removing #1 plug and placing your finger/thumb over the hole. (Temporarily remove the wire from the coil first) Have someone “tap” the starter and you will feel pressure trying to to blow your finger away. This
How Do You Find Top Dead Center Without Timing Marks? Park the vehicle on a level, paved surface and set the emergency brake. Use a ratchet and spark plug socket to remove the spark plug from the number one cylinder. How do I know if I have TDC on compression stroke? The balloon or finger
Can You Turn A Flywheel By Hand? Can you turn a flywheel by hand? take the plugs out and you should be able to EASILY turn it over by hand in both directions. The only thing you are fighting against with the plugs out is the magnetic pull of the stator/flywheel. Should you be able