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    Checking timing - the round hole, or the pointer?

    Ok, so, uh, yeah, I thought I knew what to look for.

    I know my timing is supposed to be 10 degrees BTDC, with SPOUT disconnected and engine warm.

    Ok, so I see the timing marks appear to be on the crank hub, no worries there - but the indicator . . there's a hunk of flat metal with a round opening in it, and further upward, as part of the same flat metal, there's a pointy triangle.

    Which one do I point the timing light at?
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    Use the pointer.
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      flat edge of the pointer. the hole is for some sort of factory diagnostic thing I think.
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        +1 pointy part

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