I know the timing pin is removed prior to rotating the prop. Is it to be removed prior to rotating the magnetos for timing as well? I'd imagine so, but there's a post on this site that says otherwise.
Is it safe to keep the spark plugs in all but the #1 cylinder while timing magnetos, provided the wiring harnesses are both disconnected? will it damage a magneto to be timed while the wiring harness is disconnected?
Is it really a requirement to snap the impulse coupler prior to timing if you're doing a fresh install, prepped the prop to -25deg TDC prior to the install, and the mags agree with the prop timing mark?
I think snapping once timing is set to verify the IC retard is required.
any harm in snapping with a disconnected wiring harness?
test "bench timing" two mags, initially roughly timed with the pin in then removed, their grounds connected to each other and a buzz box should behave identically to timing once installed, correct? just to get the hang of it.
Is it safe to keep the spark plugs in all but the #1 cylinder while timing magnetos, provided the wiring harnesses are both disconnected? will it damage a magneto to be timed while the wiring harness is disconnected?
Is it really a requirement to snap the impulse coupler prior to timing if you're doing a fresh install, prepped the prop to -25deg TDC prior to the install, and the mags agree with the prop timing mark?
I think snapping once timing is set to verify the IC retard is required.
any harm in snapping with a disconnected wiring harness?
test "bench timing" two mags, initially roughly timed with the pin in then removed, their grounds connected to each other and a buzz box should behave identically to timing once installed, correct? just to get the hang of it.
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