How to make a timing tape

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Making a semi-permanent timing tape is very easy, and removes any doubt as to where the timing marks are or were supposed to be- provided that:
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'''Making a semi-permanent timing tape is very easy, and removes any doubt as to where the timing marks are or were supposed to be- provided that:'''
  
 
'''1.''' You know (or verify) what line on the tab is actually "0" degrees (TDC)
 
'''1.''' You know (or verify) what line on the tab is actually "0" degrees (TDC)
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'''OR-'''
 
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'''2.''' You find TDC by using a piston stop and fabricate a timing "tab" (often a stiff piece of wire secured behind a convenient bolt) that aligns with the line on the damper to represent "0" or TDC.
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'''2.''' You find TDC by using a piston stop and fabricate a timing "tab" (often a stiff piece of wire secured behind a convenient bolt) that aligns with the line on the damper to represent "0" or TDC. More on [[determining top dead center]].  
  
 
Once TDC has been established, the rest goes like this:
 
Once TDC has been established, the rest goes like this:
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They cost more than a standard light, but if you plan on tuning engines beyond the basics, it will pay for itself in the long run, IMHO.
 
They cost more than a standard light, but if you plan on tuning engines beyond the basics, it will pay for itself in the long run, IMHO.
  
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You can also measure the length between the timing tab marks and transfer them onto tape, i.e. if there's 3/4 of an inch representing 10 degrees on the tab, two marks 3/4 of an inch apart on your tape will also be ten degrees.
 
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You can also measure the length between the timing tab marks and transfer them onto tape. ie: if theres 3/4 of an inch representing 10 degrees on the tab, two marks 3/4 of an inch apart on your tape will also be ten degrees
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