Question about timing.

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Nate, you need to set the timing, it sounds like your way retarded (not you, your dist), set it to 6 degrees BTDC with the vacuum advance disconnected.

Javad

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>I was wondering about something.  I was doing some work on my engine (KX,
>replacing lifters ) I took the timing belt off of the cam shaft pulley of
>course.  But first I lined the mark on the back of the pulley with the top
>of the head.  When I put the belt back on I put it in the same position.  Or
>at least I thought that I did.  Now when I drive the idle is a little rough,
>and there is no power after 4500-5000 rpm like there used to be.  I was
>wondering if this sounds like a timing belt that is maybe 1 tooth off?  So
>if that is the case.  I know about the mark on the pulley to find out where
>the cam should be, is there an easy way to find out where the crank is?  Or
>is it easier to pull the #1 plug and get the piston to tdc?  I can not find
>the 0 mark on the flywheel, if it is there, I can not see it.
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>TIA
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>Nate
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