timing scale for a 2.0

[david c.]

Hi guys:

I installed a new distributor into my 912E. I went with the 050. Anyway, my old car doesn't have the proper timing scale attached to the fan housing anymore. Anyone have one I can borrow or have one for sale? Does anyone know if a 914 2.0 scale is okay for my 912E? I know the engines were subtlely different, but I would think the timing would be the same. Just looking for some ideas.

I was thinking somone might even be able to fax me theirs. Why couldn't I just make a template and glue the faxed copy to the template for the purposes of a temporary timing scale? Maybe just a crazy idea.

Thanks,

David

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

The 912E uses the same timing marks as the 1.8 liter 914 engine. Both used L-jet FI, so they used the same timing methods and marks. The D-jet motors (1.7, 2.0) set their timing at a different RPM, and set it to a different number.

Check this tech article http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_timing/914_timing.htm for details, and for a template you can use for making your own timing marks.

--DD

[david c.]

Dave,

Thanks for the help. My car is running twin Webers with an 050 distributor. Is this info still applicable? Just making sure I'm not barking up the wrong tree.

Dave

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

If that's the case, see the "Timing with Carbs" tech article.

--DD