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Tjmoore1978
Wind in my face.. Sun on my back..
June 25, 2017
xcaret
I'm stumped timing my ignition on my 1991 stock FXSTS .
I can't find anything in my HD 1991/1992 softail manual.. lt says use a timing light , I don't have one .
I just took my cam out to be sure my tappets were ok. l took the rocker boxes off and removed the push rods . Everything looks ok .
i put it back together . and started it for a second. it was not in time at all. So I'm thinking I'll bring the line into the timing inspection hole , then with the spark plugs removed , and front sparkplug grounded , I'll lay looking into the hole as I move the rear tire ( bike raised ,and in 5th gear) with my foot. But then what ?? I have no idea how to adjust the timing . there's a bunch of marks like on a ruler ,but I dont see what they could indicate. The plate with the curved slot doesn't move except the little bit the 2 bolts allow ,and behind that plate is the cup thing with 2 half inch or so slots in it .. The little triangle hole on the lower left may be to make some kind of adjustment but what ??? My Clymer book doesn't tell me either
July 31, 2021
