hg grill.... and timing

[rmj993232]

where might i find one.. or are there any after market out there... and how do u time these little guys...

[mikegt4]

The timing mark(s) are on the front face of the flywheel. They can be seen through a hole which has a common plumbing plug screwed in. Look on the front of the bellhousing (right side, where the starter would be IF it was on the right instead of left), remove the plug and you will see the timing pointer. If you get #1 or #4 near TDC you should be able to see a line on the flywheel. Putting a bit of white paint on the line will help you see it better.

As far as a grill, probably half of the HG/OC3 owners are looking for a grill. Zimmermann Cletrac had re-pops at one time, may still have them.

[walter hudson]

The flywheel can be installed in two positions ,so the timing mark may be present at #1 or #4. This mark is the proper timing advance not a top dead center mark .The mark should be the same degrees as the lag on your magneto. I think it is 28 degrees .The corect Wico is #xh1113.
Walter

[mikegt4]

The flywheel can be installed in two positions ,so the timing mark may be present at #1 or #4. This mark is the proper timing advance not a top dead center mark .The mark should be the same degrees as the lag on your magneto. I think it is 28 degrees .The corect Wico is #xh1113.
Walter

Walter, you are correct, timing is not set at TDC.
I was just trying to get him close to the mark as opposed to scanning all the way around the flywheel. Murphy would have him turn the engine 355 degrees before finding the mark, or at least he always seems to have me do that!

Some white paint on the mark and some on the front pulley (at an easy to remember spot like 12 o'clock) will help the next time the timing is checked.