Timing tape
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Newark DE
you canaccomplish the same thing with a piece of masking tape. Measure the circumference of the balancer and divide by 10; this will give you the length of a 36° segment.
Cut a piece of masking tape exactly that length, and subdivide and mark it into smaller divisions (center is 18°, center of each resulting half is 9°, center of each of those segments is 4.5°, etc.).
Then mark the piece of tape with 0° at the left end, 18° in the center, 9° between 0° and 18°, 36° at the right end and 27° between 18° and 36°, and apply it to the balancer with the 0° end aligned exactly on the balancer’s timing index line and the 36° end down, clockwise on the balancer as viewed from the front.
You now have calibrated markings on the balancer from 0° advance to 36° when aligned with the “0” on the timing tab. Or, you can buy a
“timing tape” for your particular diameter balancer from any speed shop and apply it permanently for future “quick checks”.
Cut a piece of masking tape exactly that length, and subdivide and mark it into smaller divisions (center is 18°, center of each resulting half is 9°, center of each of those segments is 4.5°, etc.).
Then mark the piece of tape with 0° at the left end, 18° in the center, 9° between 0° and 18°, 36° at the right end and 27° between 18° and 36°, and apply it to the balancer with the 0° end aligned exactly on the balancer’s timing index line and the 36° end down, clockwise on the balancer as viewed from the front.
You now have calibrated markings on the balancer from 0° advance to 36° when aligned with the “0” on the timing tab. Or, you can buy a
“timing tape” for your particular diameter balancer from any speed shop and apply it permanently for future “quick checks”.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,206
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From: Sewell NJ
I'll tell you, one of the best things I got for my car is the proform balancer cover. It bolts to the balancer so even if the balancer moves your timing marks are still accurate. It looks good too and its only $29.88. You will also need an adjustable pointer which is also pretty cheap. here's a link.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...s=false&N=+115
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...s=false&N=+115
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 330
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Thanks guys! Masking tape sounds good, I have no problems with buying the correct gear but by the time I convert our dollar and add postage from the US everything gets expensive in New Zealand.
