Help with Head Gasket, Radiator, and timing..??

BlackTalon_88 · Post by **BlackTalon_88** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:35 am

It's fatter than standard one.. But I will if I decide to

josh strong · Post by **josh strong** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:39 am

Alright mate to easy cheers

BlackTalon_88 · Post by **BlackTalon_88** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:18 pm

Took it back today and had it set to 17 BTDC. runs like clockwork

I should really buy a timing gun I suppose for when I do the HG..

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:59 pm

BlackTalon_88 wrote:Took it back today and had it set to 17 BTDC. runs like clockwork I should really buy a timing gun I suppose for when I do the HG..

Did he set it properly? There IS a procedure to do it. The engine must be at operating temp, the throttle switch MUST be closed and it should be idling at around 800rpm.
If the idle switch is not right, it will cost you 5 deg of timing everywhere except idle.

Damo

BlackTalon_88 · Post by **BlackTalon_88** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:11 pm

Honestly I couldn't say.. Was yet another different guy this time.. I know he checked it under revs and at idle..(oP temp) but I was inside so I'm not sure. I'm gonna buy a gun on Thursday so I'll look it up and check it myself. Can't trust them lol. I'll also get a mate in burnie to check it. He's the best mechanic I know and he's fussy. He'll show me

its running like it was before all this now tho so I imagine it's damn close at least.. Any advice on a timing gun?