Check Ignition Timing On R33s2 ?

[Torques]

Hello there,

Since the SPEC2 has the power transistors in the coils I was wondering what's the best way of connecting a timing light?

I recall that the SPEC1 has a white wire near the bulkhead where you should connect the timing light, but does this work for the SPEC2 as well?

(Yes, I have the white wire on the SPEC2 too, but a timing light connected to it was helplessly off any beaten track)

Many thanks ...

Edited October 11, 2010 by Torques

[blind_elk]

Take the coil off #1 plug, and insert a conventional spark plug lead between the coil and the spark plug. Then check timing "old school".

[Torques]

Cheers for that ...

Might be a good opportunity to check the spark as well (since I have to remove the cover)

I would have preferred the 'white wire' though (lazy me)

Take the coil off #1 plug, and insert a conventional spark plug lead between the coil and the spark plug. Then check timing "old school".

[Kinks]

the white wire method normally works, except my POS timing light i got for free flickers randomly with the clip fully around the white wire. if I clip it "half" on then I get a proper timing strobe.

And if I do the old school short spark plug lead between the coil pack and plug for cyl #1 it works perfectly. But now I'm lazy and just half clip the timing light onto the white wire.

A decent timing light should work directly off the white wire no problems.

[Torques]

Hello to the 'Northern Beaches'

I will check your recommendation, maybe the used timing light was a cheapo one.

It flickered helplessly like you said.

Nonetheless I have to check the spark plugs anyhow ...

the white wire method normally works, except my POS timing light i got for free flickers randomly with the clip fully around the white wire. if I clip it "half" on then I get a proper timing strobe.

And if I do the old school short spark plug lead between the coil pack and plug for cyl #1 it works perfectly. But now I'm lazy and just half clip the timing light onto the white wire.

A decent timing light should work directly off the white wire no problems.