How to Static Time a Pertronix or similar
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:02 am
Decided to take a little time off the site to work on my car.
Here is a procedure I came up with to static time a Pertronix or similar system. I've been told this can't be done but it can.
1. Remove all plugs and position crank at 12 degrees BTDC or wherever you want set your static timing. I did this by simply placing my right index finger into the no 1 spark plug hole and rotated the crank clockwise with my left hand using a socket. You'll know your on the compression stroke when feel the pressure on your finger.
2. Insert the distributor and locate the rotor approx where you want your number one wire to be. Typically the distributor is positioned with the leads pointing toward the back of the engine, but they don't need to be.
3. Put the rotor and cap on the distributor but DO NOT connect any wires to the coil or spark plugs.
4. Using a multi meter set on ohms, connect one lead to the number one spark plug lead and one to the high tension lead.
5. Rotate the distributor until you see the needle move to infinity, and you know you have the rotor aligned at 12 degrees BTDC and you have static timing.
6. Connect all leads and wires to the coil, start engine, and adjust timing as desired for your application.
Here is a procedure I came up with to static time a Pertronix or similar system. I've been told this can't be done but it can.
1. Remove all plugs and position crank at 12 degrees BTDC or wherever you want set your static timing. I did this by simply placing my right index finger into the no 1 spark plug hole and rotated the crank clockwise with my left hand using a socket. You'll know your on the compression stroke when feel the pressure on your finger.
2. Insert the distributor and locate the rotor approx where you want your number one wire to be. Typically the distributor is positioned with the leads pointing toward the back of the engine, but they don't need to be.
3. Put the rotor and cap on the distributor but DO NOT connect any wires to the coil or spark plugs.
4. Using a multi meter set on ohms, connect one lead to the number one spark plug lead and one to the high tension lead.
5. Rotate the distributor until you see the needle move to infinity, and you know you have the rotor aligned at 12 degrees BTDC and you have static timing.
6. Connect all leads and wires to the coil, start engine, and adjust timing as desired for your application.