Noodlebut

Ok, i followed the intructions according to the manual...

i've successfully aligned the front trailing-side high tension lead - the pin is dead centre with the red indicator.

but when i go to use the timing gun on the front leading side high tension lead basically its like the gun dosnt work? there is no flash. - this means there is no power coming from the coil/igniter?? - what should i do?

RETed

Most inductive timing guns do not work reliably with the FC ignition system.

You can try and move the pick-up closer to the spark plug.

If that doesn't work, confirm it's firing by pulling the spark plug boot off the spark plug and putting it close to a known good ground point.  For some reason the longer spark easily triggers most timing guns.
At the very least, you can confirm it's firing.


-Ted

seven1997

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In my manual it says the timing light has to be an inductive type but should be powered ooof the car battery and not self powered ?

RETed

It doesn't matter...


-Ted

Noodlebut

im not sure how i dont it...
but i got it to work...

i simply pushed in all the leads into the spark plugs to make sure they were in properlly also made sure they were all properlly connected on the coil side...

then i tried the gun again.. and guess what? it works...

timing is now perfect!

cheers,
Jose.