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Start with the basics; how much compression doe it have, does it have spark, is the spark at the right time - if that checks out all that is left is fuel and air. What do you have and what don't you have?

There is a place called a dealership where they have the electronic equipment to check and set the calibrations.

 

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I haven't had any luck using dime store multi-meters to set voltages and you need to make up a wire tap lead to check the voltages with everything connected and running. Even my $900 Simpson has difficulty getting accurate readings. The best way is connected to a computer to read voltages in real time with the engine running an the voltage can be adjusted both physically and digitally.

 

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okay thats what i was looking for, which wire for ground and which for pos should i be testing? and i assume i can judge from the color of the plugs which way i need to micro adjust it from there to get it burning right?

Let me know how checking the plugs goes - you have to run it for about 5 to 15 minutes at the speed you want to check it at and then kill the engine without changing the throttle setting and coast to a stop without the engine being turned by the wheels (clutch disengaged) - better yet to put it on a dyno and check the fuel to air ratio electronically. No lead fuel and alcohol means the plugs should come out white with a slight grey to light black on the ground electrode.

 

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Depends on which timing you want to check - if it's cam timing, you can use a straw in a spark plug hole to find TDC of the piston and then the marks on the cam gear - if they are off, then the engine cover has to be pulled for any further diagnosis.

If you are checking flywheel timing (to the best of my knowledge) you have to pull the cover, again use a straw to find TDC of the piston and inspect the marks on the flywheel and engine.

If the cam timing is off, it can be corrected a few different ways, but they all involve pulling the flywheel and welding the drive sprocket to the crankshaft.

 

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If the spark was timed on the wrong cylinder, just swapping the plug leads would get it to run

 

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oh alright ill also try that. but if it was reversed wouldnt it not run period?

Yes - I was under the impression it would not start