Is there an app that replaces the old Flower-pot or Time-Rite means of determining crankshaft angular position for installing mags at the correct position?
Is there an app that replaces the old Flower-pot or Time-Rite means of determining crankshaft angular position for installing mags at the correct position?
Is there an app that replaces the old Flower-pot or Time-Rite means of determining crankshaft angular position for installing mags at the correct position?
I'm dealing with the venerable Lycosaurous IO-320. However the cowling design makes access to the flywheel and starter or case split a most unpleasant task. So I'm looking for a shortcut.
I'm dealing with the venerable Lycosaurous IO-320. However the cowling design makes access to the flywheel and starter or case split a most unpleasant task. So I'm looking for a shortcut.
Take a bolt that just fits through a hole in the flywheel (you might need to wrap some tape around it for a snug fit) and grind a point on it. Stick it through a hole that is easy to get to and with the point against the front baffling, tap it with a hammer to make a small detent in the Sheetmetal. Take a Sharpie and circle the detent and the hole the bolt is in.
Next time you need timing confirmation, bring 1 up on compression, slip the bolt in the hole with a little pressure on it and rotate prop toward detent and the point will drop in and stop right on the money.
I also found that after confirming TDC, a 1/16" drill bit in the starter hole matched up with the timing marks on the front of the flywheel was very close also.
As far as checking the timing with a timing light. Do a search where I used the back of the prop to check timing by myself as I was seated in the aircraft.