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Electrical ignition install. Can't find timing marks on engine case.

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I am installing a Dynatek ignition kit on a GS850. The ignition works fine, but I am not able to correct the timing since I can't see any timing marks on the engine case. I have linked to a photo below, please ignore the magic marker.

https://imgur.com/a/s4kVJUz
 
The timing marks are on the mechanical advance in your photo???? Or am I missing something here?
 
I see the marks on rotor but I'm looking for corresponding marks on the engine case so I can find Top Dead Center
 
The mark that you are looking for is on the ignition plate, that has been removed. I don't know but....... maybe the Dyna should have a plate????

You can find TDC on the number 1 piston by removing the spark plug and putting a dowel in the hole while you turn it over by hand. Just make sure that the valves are closed so it will be on the compression stroke.
 
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Thanks for the reply. Is there another way I can find Top Dead Center
 
Yeah, you can take the head off!

Just kidding! :cool:

That dowel trick is the easiest way that I know.
 
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