Static Timing Dyna S
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Static Timing Dyna S
Im going to try and static time the 1974 1200. With the timing mark in the inspection hole, I am going to rotate the plate until the plugs just fire. I may try with a test light across the coil as well. One thing I have noticed however is there is no counterweights under the Dyna S module. do these ignitions modules not use an advance or do I not need to worry about it given im using the advance mark?
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I do mine by turning the advance unit, just like points..with the line [or lazy-8] in the hole I want the plug[s] to fire at the furthest most point of the mechanical advance, travel...Woks good enough to never require more than 2 kicks on my '74...
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Racepres, if im understanding this correctly, all I have to do is put the advance mark in the center of the hole and turn the dyna s module mounted on the plate by loosening the two stand off screws until the plugs just fire?
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That is Correct. Remember you are trying to set the timing at Full Advance [hence the advance mark] Right!
Just Like Points...
Edit; Remember that once "fired" you may need to move the pickup a ways away from the Rotor to "Reset" the iggy.
I always start with the plate at Wayyyy too much Retard, and bring it Back to Fire.
But, Cycling the Ignition switch [or kill] will generally get you there [reset] also.
Last edited by Racepres; Oct 30, 2014 at 08:43 AM.
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Im going to try and static time the 1974 1200. With the timing mark in the inspection hole, I am going to rotate the plate until the plugs just fire. I may try with a test light across the coil as well. One thing I have noticed however is there is no counterweights under the Dyna S module. do these ignitions modules not use an advance or do I not need to worry about it given im using the advance mark?
randy
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Just noticed this part....The Dyna S uses the mechanical advance unit...Just Like Points.
The Dyna S is effectively Electronic Points!!!!
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Mine came with the Dyna S mechanical advance unit to be used with their setup...points one out- Dyna one in.
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Just making it known that the Advance unit is Required for the Dyna S.
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the line on the early motor is the advance mark as the dot is the TDC mark
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EDIT; Maybe this will be helpful.
Not trying to be a Dick, nor condescending here...Some folks know this..and some don't, anothers...Prolly Forgot!!!
Last edited by Racepres; Oct 30, 2014 at 09:37 PM.
