C chopper698 CB750 Member Messages 17 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location New York May 4, 2014 #1 74 cb750 I am timing it with a strobe light am I supposed to be on the T mark or F mark?
dirtdigger Moderator Staff member Top Contributor Messages 3,779 Reaction score 280 Points 83 Location US May 4, 2014 #2 T is top dead center and the F is the fire mark for base idle timing. The double mark before the T mark are the fully advanced timing marks.
T is top dead center and the F is the fire mark for base idle timing. The double mark before the T mark are the fully advanced timing marks.
C chopper698 CB750 Member Messages 17 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location New York May 5, 2014 #3 So when I put a timing light on it should I look for the F?
dirtdigger Moderator Staff member Top Contributor Messages 3,779 Reaction score 280 Points 83 Location US May 5, 2014 #4 at idle yes. then you need to increase the engine speed to around 2500 and check the advanced timing.
at idle yes. then you need to increase the engine speed to around 2500 and check the advanced timing.
C chopper698 CB750 Member Messages 17 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location New York May 5, 2014 #5 Ok great, one more thing on the T mark the points should just start to open correct?