Timing/Degree wheels

[Filabob1]

For anyone who wants a degree wheel or wanted to know what one looks like here is a link: http://images.google.com/images?hl=...&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title

 

[frddyj]

kool post bob, i can see now how its connected to the crank. how do you know how much to cut?

 

[Filabob1]

Here is a better degree wheel for this hobby in my opinion: http://www.teamwalbern.com/degreewheel.html

 

[Filabob1]

Frddy, I'm not a professional in any means when it comes to modding and HPISF and myself cannot take responsibilty for the info in this or any other modding thread. Having said that, using the degree wheel you can measure how much duration there is. Knowing how much to cut is a matter of preference and performance. You can only cut so much before it is counter productive. I have read in threads that most two-stroke r/c engines have a max of 215 degrees open. So, with the degree wheel you can count the degrees open that it is currently and advance the timing to what you want it to be.

 

[Crash]

Thanks Bob

wanted to see yours Though.....lol

everyone does it different

I liked to see your set-up

 

[frddyj]

Frddy, I'm not a professional in any means when it comes to modding and HPISF and myself cannot take responsibilty for the info in this or any other modding thread. Having said that, using the degree wheel you can measure how much duration there is. Knowing how much to cut is a matter of preference and performance. You can only cut so much before it is counter productive. I have read in threads that most two-stroke r/c engines have a max of 215 degrees open. So, with the degree wheel you can count the degrees open that it is currently and advance the timing to what you want it to be.

Well said Bob. there are several respected pro modders on this site & we know them & their talents well.

although i don't have any interest in trying to mod, i like learning about how it works and i have to say, the more that i learn about how precise & accurate it needs to be, the more impressed i am by those who do it.

we're all capable of buying and bolting on new parts, but i like seeing peeps come up with new solutions to things & my hat goes off to ya for doing your own mill.

i love this hobby but i am far more comfortable writing a check than trying to precisely cut a delicate precision machine with a grinding wheel; i will however, enjoy the threads of those that can do it. Thanks for posting, lookin forward to see how your mill comes out. I hope it Rips!!!! :resp: