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Setting the timing

Last post 07-07-2008, 2:01 PM by OzC@Moss. 4 replies.
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  •  04-10-2008, 6:36 AM 13871

    Setting the timing

    Hi

    Anyone know of a trick to set a Mini's timing accurately??  I removed the inspection cover to expose the markings on the flywheel.  However you cannot get your head in to see!  So, got a small mirror and could see the marks fantastically.  That was until I started the car and got the strobe going... With all the flashing in the mirror, against the gearbox and trying to see the marks - it was nigh on impossible to ensure any accuracy!

    Short of doing a "Honey I shrunk the Kids" so I can pop one in the engine bay - is there a trick to be able to see the marks clearly??

  •  04-11-2008, 2:29 AM 13893 in reply to 13871

    Re: Setting the timing

    Hi

    The cover on the flywheel is usually used to find TDC! for timing the car use the bottom pulley (under the rad) and there should be a timing mark on the timing gear cover (usually a set of teeth) the teeth go up in degrees! I do my timing by ear but that takes about 20 years of practice...lol

    Oz Cooper
    Classic Mini Product Manager UK


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  •  04-11-2008, 5:50 AM 13897 in reply to 13893

    Re: Setting the timing

    Thanks Oz!  Shoulda thought about looking in an awkward spot!

  •  04-14-2008, 12:21 AM 13930 in reply to 13897

    Re: Setting the timing

    Unfortunately there are no such marks on my Mini!  So, I had to get inventive with a mirror, thin paint brush, some white paint and some serious dexterity.  I was then able to set the timing with some accuracy.

  •  07-07-2008, 2:01 PM 15137 in reply to 13930

    Re: Setting the timing

    When you get old like me you will be able to set the timing by ear...lol

    haven't used a timing light in 10 yearsStick out tongue

    Oz Cooper
    Classic Mini Product Manager UK


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