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| JMT |
 Aug 12 2020, 01:28 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-August 16 From: Ca Member No.: 20,316 Region Association: None  |
After installing the 123Distributor and turning the body CCW until the green light turns on this is where the rotor and #1 plug wire line up at TDC. Since the rotor turns clockwise it's already passed the #1 plug wire. Does it have to be pointing exactly at #1 plug or just in the general area to start the engine?
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| DRPHIL914 |
Aug 12 2020, 06:47 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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just in general it should start, but it’s touchy and a very small amount of movement makes a huge difference, so adjust slowly, once warmed up set timing same as usual. should be good to go
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| Olympic 914 |
Aug 12 2020, 07:10 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,661 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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Timing is set BTDC (I think 5deg)
Before Top Dead Center So you should back it up a couple degrees. Hate to say it but, You are Retarded..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| JMT |
Aug 12 2020, 07:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-August 16 From: Ca Member No.: 20,316 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Lol yes retarded. However, when I back it up to line up with the #1 plug the little green light goes out.
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| Olympic 914 |
Aug 12 2020, 07:48 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,661 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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You have to put the 5 deg timing mark in the V ( or 7.5 )
it is before the 0 TDC mark Depending on your engine and fan there should be timing marks at 27 BTDC, 5 BTDC and 0 TDC. I think on a 1.8 the marks are at 7.5 BTDC. and 27 BTDC Someone will correct me if I am wrong. You could just advance it a little to get it started and then set the timing with a timing light @ 27 btdc 3000 rpm |
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| JMT |
Aug 12 2020, 08:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-August 16 From: Ca Member No.: 20,316 Region Association: None |
Hey Olympic. It's a 2.0 so only 0 and 27 BTDC. That's actually what I did to start it but was curious why the rotor and #1 plug don't line up. Maybe it's a moot point since you can customize the curve with the bluetooth app.
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| Not_A_Six |
Aug 12 2020, 08:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 28-November 18 From: North Idaho Member No.: 22,682 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(JMT @ Aug 12 2020, 12:28 PM)  After installing the 123Distributor and turning the body CCW until the green light turns on this is where the rotor and #1 plug wire line up at TDC. Since the rotor turns clockwise it's already passed the #1 plug wire. Does it have to be pointing exactly at #1 plug or just in the general area to start the engine? You only have to line the LED up good enough for the engine to start. After that, you should rotate the distributor and set the timing with a light at whatever the appropriate advance/rpm is for your engine. Have fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Not_A_Six |
Aug 12 2020, 08:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 28-November 18 From: North Idaho Member No.: 22,682 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Is that D-Jet? If so, there are some nuances with the 123. Namely, choosing the right profile from the limited choices available via DIP switch, and getting the orientation/polarity correct for proper fuel injection pulse phasing:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=347291 |
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| JMT |
Aug 12 2020, 08:46 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-August 16 From: Ca Member No.: 20,316 Region Association: None |
It's a Bluetooth. I picked a curve that Mcmark suggested to someone on a thread I read here.
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| Not_A_Six |
Aug 12 2020, 08:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 28-November 18 From: North Idaho Member No.: 22,682 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(JMT @ Aug 12 2020, 07:46 PM) It's a Bluetooth. I picked a curve that Mcmark suggested to someone on a thread I read here. Nice! No D-Jet weirdness then. Does the bluetooth version let you set a rev limiter rpm? |
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| JMT |
Aug 12 2020, 09:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-August 16 From: Ca Member No.: 20,316 Region Association: None |
It does and just about everything else.
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| pete000 |
Aug 12 2020, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
When I did my 1.8 i just started where the green light was on then set the timing using the flywheel marks. These are great distributers. The blue tooh adjust ability is fantastic.
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