Ignition timing is typically split into three types. The first is initial timing—that is, the amount of spark lead that is set using a timing light (aimed at the harmonic balancer) with the engine at ...

Let’s say you want to check the total timing on your engine but all you have is a fixed timing light and there are no degree marks on the balancer. No problem – you can make your own timing tape using ...

To some, the intricacies of setting the ignition timing on an engine or changing a distributor may as well be black magic, while to others it's a procedure they know by heart, and as we took the ...