Timing marks

[grasser26]

Hi-I did a search but couldn't find an answer-I've fitted bike carbs to a 1.4se engine that originally had coil pack ignition,I've fitted a distributor and got the engine running-however I want to set the timing properly with a strobe light and I don't know where to look on the crank pulley for a mark.The timing cover has a mark on it but the pulley only has notches for the crank pos sensor.Anyone got any info on how to do this or should I just change the pulley for an ordinary distributor engine?? Thanks

[16v Nova Kev]

is their no pin on the block

[grasser26]

Hi-There's a mark on the timing cover but I can't see an obvious mark on the crank pulley-the type you'd put tippex on before using a timing light.It just has notches for the sensor to read. Thanks

[16v Nova Kev]

not sure thought there would have been something on the pulley:confused:

[grasser26]

There could be-It might be easiest just putting a distributor type pulley on.Thanks

[16v Nova Kev]

could you not just find tdc on number 1 and mark the pulley with tippex.

[grasser26]

Does it not need to be timed before tdc-10deg?? I'd normally just line up the marks on the pulley and case.

[16v Nova Kev]

if your stuck I have a bottom pulley

[grasser26]

Hi-Thanks for the offer of a pulley,I have one already.Hopefully fitting it over the weekend.

[mk1nova_rich]

remove the cambelt cover, the notch is on the side of the pulley closest the block, then you will also see the pointer :)