Wonderful World of Timing a 914...

[RustyWa]

I don't know how it is done! Hold the timing light, set the remote tach in a visible area, hold the mirror to see the marks and rev the engine to 3500 RPM. Ugh.

While I was searching around with the mirror, I looked at the front of the fan, next to the firewall. I saw a degree scale. Is this normal? I haven't heard of anyone else talking about this and didn't see it in the archives.

Here's a picture. You can see the mark on the pulley is real close to 27deg BTDC. My car originally came with EGR and an air pump.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Never heard of that before. Cool accessory!! Maybe we should add this to Wayne's list of "ultimate 914 accessories"...

--DD

[RustyWa]

Anyone else know anything about this??

Thanks.

[Bleyseng]

Looks like one of those timming mark thingys on a bus! I had one on my 72!
Want me to come over to help?
Geoff

[RustyWa]

That's what I was wondering! I thought I read somewhere that it was on a bus or something. I know my case is a GC case at least..... I'll try ShopTalkForums.

When I finally get up to your place with it (on a weekend) I'm going to have you look at it. I haven't messed with trying to check the timing for a couple of days.

[maf 914]

The timing scale does look like those found on buses. Some time ago I took one from a salvaged bus, along with the cooling fan and the molded black plastic screen which protects the fan intake. I never did use the parts but intend to fit the screen next time the engine is out.

Mike

[Bleyseng]

Yeah, one of those plastic screens is on my to get list. I have already sucked the heater booster hose into the fan late at night. Boy, the engine oil heats up pretty quick when the fan plugs up! Also, sucked a shop rag into the fan my son left in the engine compartment. That just blocked it without eating it.
Geoff