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Old 12-14-2018, 06:33 PM   #8
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Re: making a short story long...

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Originally Posted by Problems View Post
Ok I am sure some people will really hate this idea, but it certainly is the easiest.

1) pull a spark plug or 2 from each side of the motor

2) hook up a timing light

3) have a buddy crank it (it will crank faster missing some plugs)

4) set the timing like you would with the car running.

It isn’t perfect but it will get you close enough to run. Then set it right.

My buddy and I do this as an added insurance policy with new motors to help make sure we don’t get a carb backfire or something on first start up.
No hatin' here. That sounds like a great idea!
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