How To Set Ignition Timing with a Timing Light / Ignition Timing Explained | Tech Tip 04

How to Check & Adjust your Ignition Timing on a Distributor/Points system to ensure a perfectly timed 'bang' amongst your 'suck' 'squeeze' & 'blow'. Sounds complex, but fear not, because in practice it's really simple once your wrap your head around it. Grab your timing light, and a spanner, & get stuck in.

[FastRust]

Check out my latest video on how to tune the mechanical advance curve in a distributor:

[roadworthy]

Clear and to the point, first timing video I've seen yet that I could actually see the timing marks when the light flashes.

[martimsilva]

I have to say. I was here on youtube and the video of how to tune weber carbs appeared. I was interested and went to apply what I learned in my Datsun 1200 which has two double 40 dcoe webers. Then I saw this video, and I applied it to my Bmw 1502. Both were perfect after being tuned. So, thank you very much for the excellent videos. This is actually the first channel I see that really teaches things the way they should be done. No cuts in the videos or anything. And I congratulate you. You deserve more subscribers for the excellent content you make. A big thank you and continues with the excellent work.

[zainsalie]

This is by far the best practical video on how to set the timing using a timing light I've come across. Thank you very very

[vitalmakhdum]

Best video on YouTube explaining this, i thought it was super super complicated before but damn... didn't realise it was as simple as that

[sawleyram]

I know this was explained on a Capri, but this is a really useful video -- good context to the procedure and why it's done, plus clear instructions.

[kamikazee]

This is the most helpful video regarding this topic on YouTube. Now I can go check/adjust timing on my 2002. Thanks a lot of making this video!

[shejithomas]

Watched many videos about timing but how you explained is awesome and perfect. This is what we are expecting.

[helenfox]

The best video on timing I have seen so far, well done.

[gringotom]

Thanks mate this helped me out massively! I have the same setup on my capri but had been reading the timing marks backwards for the last 4 years!

[johnbankston]

Clear, concise and instructive! Thank you for this content.

[colvinator]

Thanks a lot ! Clear and straightforward video.

[claytonroyston]

great video u explained it so simple thank u

[MRMARKYP]

It must have been 30 odd years since I did this... I've only gone and tried to set my timing to TDC with my Tipex and strobe no wonder it wont set up right Durr..
Cheers mate all the best and loving the Carbs

[RyPew]

You are awesome. Thanks for all the helpful videos!

[likealaugh]

Cheers fella great video . And I must say a beautiful car fella wish I still had my Capri .

[melvis]

Great explanation thanks for that u are the man. Attitude and energi was top of that my appreciations from Denmark

[needhelp]

Nice. Good video. Best vudeo have found to date.
I have just done a rebuild on my mk5 sport cortina. I upgraded the cam to a mild/street stage 1. I am how ever having some issues with in getting the timing correct. I did try with light to no luck. I have got it running best by revving it around 2k rpm and finding the sweet spot. Still isnt 100 % tho.
P.s love your intake side dude wow. Im still only running the 32/36

[billyhobson]

Thank you very helpful and nice car too

[HaramiSalami]

Thank you. Your video helped me a lot👍🏻