Maybe a freind has one. I had a bad ignition switch, and the remotes would not work, and the alarm would not go on. It startled me when they first fired it off.
When running higher octane gas in our old motors we need to have the static timing advanced to get the same, properly timed cylinder pressure in order to maintain book performance. I'm off to go re-check my timing now... In most cases you can tighten the nut and it will start working again.
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How to Use a Timing Light - Basics (Ignition Timing 101) It's been ten years but I remember using my automotive inductive timing light on my Intek V. When you've got it set where you want it, lock it back down by tightening the distributor bolts. This forum also provides step by step instructions for dropping the tank and replacing them. Adjustable anilog total timing model or the basic non adjustable one. I'll be making a diagram to keep in my toolbox. If you connect it to the spark plug wire boot then your timing light will not work. My two-stroke motorcycles are fixed timing as have been some of my four-stroke racers. I periodically use a timing light to troubleshoot an engines ignition system as on almost every gasoline engine there is no provision to change spark timing. I think only Caulky responded to me! Hook up your timing light or timing gun.