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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Timing of this engine is a #$%#@$ pain.

In an effort to time the ignition of the motor, I remove the spark plugs and use the starter to turn the motor over.

This prevents alot of oil from blowing out the timing hole.(as I cant see anything thru the plastic timing hole tool)

When I check the advance mode I put a vacuum onto the VOES to make contact with ground.

Right now whether I have the vacuum on or not, the ignition timing is on the dot of the flywheel (35 degrees advanced, not the line for TDC)

It apears that my ignition system is locked in the full advance mode.

Is this at all possible that the ignition module is stuck in the full advanced mode?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2022 | 09:59 AM
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I have a 1993 softail. Was riding it hard one day and it popped and went down to an idol only. I am able to start it and idle it but cannot Revit at all. I have replaced the spark plugs, coil, ignition timing and also the ignition module under the seat. With all these replace parts nothing has made a change. Is it possible that it jumped time? I really don’t want to take it to a garage, please help… Don

 

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Old Dec 11, 2022 | 10:14 AM
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Broken throttle cable?

Water in the float bowl or plugged main jet.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 07:30 AM
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another oldie
throttle cable you can see but the diaphragm for the slide you cannot. pull the cleaner cover and see if it lifts when blipping the throttle.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 07:31 AM
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on the oldie, if it jumped time, your issues will be a lot worst.
 
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