Got my J33300 finally...now to start timing rigs!

[riotwarrior]

Ok so with Gary's help I was able to bid and successfully I might add get me a tach-n-time!

That means a couple things, I can now time these engines locally or even a 1-2 hour drive...and make a few bucks, (I hope) and....I will be able to play with mine once I get it into the Bronco. In the mean time, I'll be testing the unit on the truck out front with the 088 ATS I have that I got super cheap! Gives me a reason to see how good it's timed and learn the meter it's self.

Now I noticed it allows use of a timing light, does anyone know how that works and if it works well for other say 6.2 GM's or other diesels I could work on? Do I need a special light or just inductive PU as I have a couple of inductive ones.

Also got a cool old wall art Mac Tools one too...spring clip on spark lead...like I said that one's shop "Wall Art"

Any tips on timing lights appreciated

Thanks again Gary! oh timing meter ebay god....

 

[icanfixall]

The lite works well on these meters but you need the adjustable timing lite. Sears sells them and they are as good as any of the others. Check ebay for this kind of lite. All you do it connect the spark plug lead to the u-bolt just above the rocker switches. Make the timing adjustment you want the timing to be. Start the engine and shoot the timing tab. If the lines don't match up adjust the lite till they do on the tab. That tells you what your timing is on that engine... Purdy neet ha.... I don't use this type of timing because its totaly dependant on the angle your shooting the timing tab. The V belt rigs are tuf to get a straight on lite to the tab because of the hanging vacuum pump... PM me if your having issues. Be sure to use a 5/16 drill bit to clean out the tall probe location on the timing tab. Then wash it out with cleaner. Clean out the dampner machined line at tdc too. It fills up with dirt. Wash off the entire wheel of the dampner because if any dirt is rubbed on the magnetic probe it will stop picking up. The injector line either 1 or 4 can be used but you need it sanded clean all the way around. A mirror helps seeing that impossible area behind and under the line....