1275 distributor spindle timing

Post by **joe winkfield** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:14 pm

hey just started timing the my marina 1275 engine. however i need some advice on the direction to put the spindle in to start timing the engine. thanks

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:26 pm

Doesn't matter - but don't drop it or you will need to take the sump off! Once it's running - initially adjust for best/smoothest idle, then advance it till it pinks when you accelerate hard in top gear, and then retard it very slightly. Job done !

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:54 pm

The drive pins are offset so unless they are badly worn they should only go in one way. Rotate the spindle until they drop in

Post by **joe winkfield** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:02 pm

thanks for the advice

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:20 pm

I was assuming the 'spindle' was the drive shaft with gear that takes the drive up from the camshaft to the dizzy - is this not what is being discussed?

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:01 pm

Who knows???????

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1275 distributor spindle timing

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