I need to find out what the different timing marks are on a B16A thanks.

 

 

which one does it need to be set to. to be tdc. thanks for the pic.
does it need to be set on the 16btc?

 

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does it need to be set on the 16btc?</TD></TR></TABLE>
nope, for top dead center set to the 0btc

 

when timing is adjust it is set to 0TBC, what do we use the other for?

 

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i'm not to sure but i would also like to know.

 

16-18 is fine... mine is set at 16.

 

0 degrees helps set timing when doing valve adjustments, cam installations, timing belts, etc and is used to line the cam sprockets up with the bottom end to prevent hitting of pistons and valves.

When setting ignition timing with a timing light the 16 degrees is the factory set timing increment to use. I have mine at 18 which is also considered advancing the timing two degrees. The 14 degree line would be considered retarding the timing and would be used on boosted/nitrous applications in general.

 

so this means that on my mini me I should not have the timing set to 0?

 

so you can really set it on any of these. the 16 is stock, 14 is retard 2 degrees, and 18 is advance 2 degrees. if thats correct thats all i need to know thanks

 

The white mark is for setting the cam timing when you are setting the valves or replacing the belt..The red mark is for when you hook up the disco strobe light and set your ignition timing..two different things


P.S. the engine turns/runs "counter-clockwise" if you know what that means..


Modified by 88DXCRX at 8:38 PM 9/30/2003