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Old 11-29-2016, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jake12tech View Post
Also, I've seen the locking tool.. Found one for $30-40. How does that work? You plug it into the governor, holds the timing in place I'd assume?
More than just holds, it holds it in a reference position. With the lock in place, the crank damper indicator should be at 14*ATDC #1 (not to be confused with the start of delivery spec of about 24* BTDC). It's as precise an IP timing tool as the A-B light though not as easy to use.

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