Checking Ignition Timing On Rb20det

[Jet 20]

gday,

i tried searching but was unlucky.

i had the crank angle sensor off my rb20det the other day, now i'm not sure if it went back in the exact same spot.

i need to know how to check the timing with a light as i have only ever done it picking up a signal from the spark plug lead. never done it with coil over setup..

any help would be good. thanks

Josh.

[blind_elk]

Amazing - nothing in the sticky FAQ about checking ignition timing!

It as been covered - numerous times.

Either:

use the wire loop attached to the ignition module (be wary of some timing lights that "double" the reading)

or

insert a plug lead between the #1 coilpack and the spark plug, then measure as you have been used to (more accurate)

[Taras]

hey guys just wondering where 0degrees is on the rb20det engine is??

is it the middle mark???

Edited August 2, 2009 by Taras

[blind_elk]

When you are standing in front of the engine bay, the timing marks move from left (driver side) to right. The first mark is 30BTDC, and the marks are 5 deg apart.