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1. [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: Jorge Garcia <fortee9er@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:48:42 -0700 (PDT); I have not been able to start my BJ8 since last year when I replaced the starter. The engine cranks, the spark plugs fire, there is fuel in the carbs and fuel lines but the car refuses to start. This; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00431.html (7,676 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:04:25 +0200; The only thing to do is to turn the distributor body until the ignition timing is correct. Use a Xenon stoboscopic light. If you are not familiar with the procedure have it done by a competent mechan; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00440.html (10,324 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:09:19 -0700; Most likely ignition timing. To be certain, put #1 piston at TDC on compression stroke and ensure that both valves are closed. They won't be "exactly" closed depending upon the lob centre angle of th; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00442.html (10,480 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: warthodson@aol.com; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:16:52 -0400; Check the basics first. Make sure you are coming up on the compression stroke, both valves closed & not the exhaust stroke. The spark occurs when the points or Pertronix OPENS the circuit & the curre; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00444.html (10,262 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: Rick Swain <rjswain@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:52:45 +0000; It's my understanding that the timing mark on Healey pulleys isn't all that accurate. Mine certainly doesn't seem to be. I set my timing by adjusting until I get the best idle with the vacuum advance; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00447.html (10,424 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:59:19 +0000 (UTC); Could a slipped harmonic balancer cause this problem? bs -- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA The only thing to do is to turn the distributor body until the ignition timing is correct. Use a Xenon stoboscop; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00448.html (9,533 bytes)

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