T500 timing marks
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T500 timing marks
So can someone point me to an online manual, or tell me which timing marks I should have the breakers fire off on my 72 T500?
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I believe you will find answers to most of your question here
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/t500_files/tech.htm
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/t500_files/tech.htm
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Re: T500 timing marks
Could someone please tell which timing marks I should have the breakers fire off of?
keithwwalker wrote:So can someone point me to an online manual, or tell me which timing marks I should have the breakers fire off on my 72 T500?
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Keith the link provided to you by Odin has the information you are looking for.
The correct way to time your bike is to measure the BTDC distance. On a 1972 model the distance should measure 3.4mm.
It is my understanding that the timing marks on the case are there for a refence point only and should only be used exclusively in an emergency until the motor can be set up correctly.
Once you time up to the proper BTDC distance then you can put a strobe on it and see where you are at using the mark on the case as a reference.
The correct way to time your bike is to measure the BTDC distance. On a 1972 model the distance should measure 3.4mm.
It is my understanding that the timing marks on the case are there for a refence point only and should only be used exclusively in an emergency until the motor can be set up correctly.
Once you time up to the proper BTDC distance then you can put a strobe on it and see where you are at using the mark on the case as a reference.
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