---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 07/07/16: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:12 AM - Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing (Lenny Iszak) 2. 08:23 AM - Re: Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing (Tim Olson) 3. 03:35 PM - Plug Cleaning and Gapping... (Jeff Carpenter) 4. 10:07 PM - Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing (Bob Turner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:12:20 AM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing From: "Lenny Iszak" Don't forget to check the mags for the Slick SB if you haven't yet. Tim has an excellent mag timing writeup on his site. Lenny Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457852#457852 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:23:02 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing From: Tim Olson Like Bob, I did buy a build-it-yourself kit long ago. It does work fine. But, that being said, the link Kelly sent you is probably what I'd do if I were buying today. With tweeter. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/to/enginetools/synchronizer.php I don't remember what I paid, but I would just make it simple and buy one. Tim On 7/6/2016 9:49 PM, Bob Turner wrote: > > It sounds like the engine has never been timed? Apparently (?) Lycoming expects the installer to check and adjust the timing. Several builders, including myself, have reported the mag timing was off, right out of the box. > > I bought a "kit" buzz box (some soldering required) for less than $50, works fine. I can't remember where I bought the kit, sorry. > > -------- > Bob Turner > RV-10 QB > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:35:42 PM PST US From: Jeff Carpenter Subject: RV10-List: Plug Cleaning and Gapping... Spruce sells a couple of different kits and has a big "a la carte" selection... what am I after here? Jeff Carpenter 4N10CF Westcott Press 1121 Isabel Street Burbank, CA 91506 jeff@westcottpress.com 818-861-7300 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:07:37 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Mag Timing/Fouled Plugs... that sort of thing From: "Bob Turner" Kellym wrote: > You are correct. Is there a way to test the Slickstart box? > > Sure. Pull #1 plug, lay it on top of cylinder with ignition lead attached. Disconnect the starter wire. Carefully, slowly rotate prop until near #1 TDC. Turn on power, hold key on start (or jumper). Slowly rotate prop to TDC. You should see multiple sparks as the retard points open. If Slickstart isn't working, no spark. Use usual precautions around prop. -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457892#457892 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.