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Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator
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PostPosted: August 5, 2009, 12:11 am    Post subject: Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator

I wasn't sure which section to put this in first off.

I have an 81 special, and I've been reading a lot and gathering parts for the permanent magnet alternator swap along with using the pamco ignition.

What I was wondering, is how should I set the timing with this setup? Since the rotor doesn't have timing markings that match up to the bikes (from what I found) how should I go about it? I have adjusted the timing on a car of mine by just moving the distributor until it ran better (I know not the best solution but it works), but I was seeing if there is a more accurate route to take.

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PostPosted: August 5, 2009, 12:56 am    Post subject: Re: Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator

You could find TDC using a dial indicater and with a degree wheel mark the rotor. thats how its usually done , I'm sure you will hear many more interesting ways though.
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PostPosted: August 5, 2009, 1:03 am    Post subject: Re: Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator

yeah but how many degrees before TDC should the spark go at idle? at full advance?
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PostPosted: August 5, 2009, 1:19 am    Post subject: Re: Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator

40 degrees
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PostPosted: August 5, 2009, 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Timing with Permanent Magnet Alternator

Could you transfer the timing marks to the inside lip of the left side cover? Then put them back to the banshee parts? Like this. From here : www.650rider.com/index...2935#42935


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