Timing plug
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Road Master
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Timing plug
Is it worth while to get the clear timing plug for checking the timing on the shovel head ? I still have my timing light from the old days but I tossed my tach dwell meter a few years back. It will be interesting to see where the timing is at on this electronic ignition.
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I do Not use 'em.
I set the timing statically...then adjust "by Ear"
My Plates have 3 marks on them...one where Line (or lazy8) is at front of Window, one with Mark in center of window, and one at back of window... I generally end up someplace between rear of window, and middle.. every one Different... No Rubber Stamp here!!!!
I set the timing statically...then adjust "by Ear"
My Plates have 3 marks on them...one where Line (or lazy8) is at front of Window, one with Mark in center of window, and one at back of window... I generally end up someplace between rear of window, and middle.. every one Different... No Rubber Stamp here!!!!
Cruiser
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From: Gulf Breeze
When I had my first FX back in 1976 I always used one to time the bike. Can't think of an easier method.
Cruiser
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From: Edgewater, FL.
I bought a couple of the clear plug to give it a try but have not tried it yet.
I have received the same response from most people as Marty gave.
Static only for most.
I still plan on giving it a try someday.
I have received the same response from most people as Marty gave.
Static only for most.
I still plan on giving it a try someday.
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From: Ramseur NC
I had a 1970 Electra Glide for many years. I just start the bike up pop out the plug and time it was a light. There is not a whole lot of oil that comes out of the hole after startup, so I never used one..
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From: la la land jerzey
You might want to cut a 50 gallon garbage bag and wear it as well as a gallon bag on the end of the timing light —and of course goggles - and an area that is fine to get wet with oil spray about 6 feet out
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If indeed it makes that big of a mess I would assume that clear plug wont be very clear when covered with oil mist.
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From: Gulf Breeze
If they are made correctly when screwed in it ends up very close to the flywheel and the timing marks are plainly visible with the light. It's MAJIC!
