In-car timing adjuster

Started by unknown · 1 June 2008 · 12 posts · last reply 16 June 2008

1. CarbedNotch

   #1 · 1 Jun 2008

   This is so bad ass. I dont know why, but I like it so much. Its way cool to be able to change the timing while the engine is running from inside the car.
   (http://www.rpmcat.com/images/8680-M46.jpg)

2. Steve

   #2 · 1 Jun 2008

   Very nice, CN!
   
   Br
   Steve

3. Miller

   #3 · date not recorded

   Yes, it's very cool.
   
   Please forward the link that it may purchased from.
   
   Thanks Steve.

4. Miller

   #4 · date not recorded

   Here we go, was able to run down the link for the timing module.
   
   http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=MSD8680/424.0
   
   Enjoy

5. jrmalin

   #5 · date not recorded

   here is a link to summit's online catalog, for MSD timing adjusters,  http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=400122+301083+115&autoview=sku
   check out any of the major speed equipment suppliers for MSD stuff.

6. Browngass

   #6 · date not recorded

   Guys you need to retard ur ignition and not advancing it, MSD hawe timing adjuster for retarding too, then again there is no problem doing this manualy
   
   I found 0 deg. to 5 deg. after TDC to be good (this is not cham shaft angle guys) 
   
   Static ignition timing works good if you just runing H2+HHO, set it to around 0 deg and that is it
   
   
   Mr Brown/H2inICE

7. CarbedNotch

   #7 · date not recorded

   Quote from: Browngass on June 02, 2008, 17:35:42 pm

   Guys you need to retard ur ignition and not advancing it, MSD hawe timing adjuster for retarding too, then again there is no problem doing this manualy
   
   I found 0 deg. to 5 deg. after TDC to be good (this is not cham shaft angle guys) 
   
   Static ignition timing works good if you just runing H2+HHO, set it to around 0 deg and that is it
   
   
   Mr Brown/H2inICE
   

   
   This adjuster is variable 15degrees.
   Set the distributor at your lowest desired timing. Then get in the car and turn the knob up or down 15degrees.

8. Browngass

   #8 · date not recorded

   I agree to that, it's just that you dont get the right readings from the one you pointed at, just making shure you knew the ignition had to be retarded since you pinted out a advancing ignition controller
   
   Btw for you guys runing EFI you can chose XFI F.A.S.T, they hawe realy good wire solutions for just about anny modern engine and you can adjust it easy with your laptop
   
   
   Mr Brown / H2inICE

9. CarbedNotch

   #9 · date not recorded

   Quote from: Browngass on June 05, 2008, 22:39:44 pm

   I agree to that, it's just that you dont get the right readings from the one you pointed at, just making shure you knew the ignition had to be retarded since you pinted out a advancing ignition controller
   
   Btw for you guys runing EFI you can chose XFI F.A.S.T, they hawe realy good wire solutions for just about anny modern engine and you can adjust it easy with your laptop
   
   
   Mr Brown / H2inICE
   

   
   Not all those adjusters are as easy as u make it out to sound but ya its possible.

10. bigjgarr

    #10 · 16 Jun 2008

    If possible I plan on getting one of these devices when I get to the point of automobile engines. I wish they had an item that would do timing adjustment on small engines as I would like to get these working on hydrogen alone. I think this would be a great learning experience that would create more knowledge to tackle many of the problems associated with the use of hydrogen in larger engines. At any rate I am beginning small.
    
    I think I would prefer many monitors while in the experimental stages while operating any type of timing control.
    

11. Fiditti

    #11 · date not recorded

    CarbedNotch,
    
    Thanks for sharing about  this.  Great stuff!!
    

12. haroldcr

    #12 · date not recorded

     Here is a link to another site, where, someone is making a timing circuit, mechanically, to get rid of waste spark on small engines.
    
      link