Reply To: Lauson T651 Ignition Timing

[Buccaneer]

I played around this morning and set the ignition timing on this twin cylinder, per
the single cylinder manual. Not sure if it’s correct, but it appears by looking at
the old punch marks, that’s what the last guy did.
It was a finicky set up with the magnetic dial indicator, as every time the mag plate
was tapped to change the timing, the indicator would have to be re-set for TDC.
In the end, I got it set within .004 of piston travel.
I’m guessing that’s close enough, seeing how it seems the manual would have you
use a ruler and set the points to open 5/32″ before TDC.

Haven’t got the flywheel on yet to check for spark, but I have a noticeable improvement
in compression after resetting the valve lash.

Prepare to be boarded!