ClassicKid

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Posted:Thursday 06 August, 2009 3:40 AM

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Subject: bad timing?

Hi all,

I'm nearly at my wit's end with my '69 CB350. But I've learned so much from this forum, and so once again I come to you with my problem.

I've been trying to fix the timing on my bike now for two straight days (after work) with no luck. I've been following the Clymer manual and the original shop manual from '69, but the points seem to be out of whack. Both manuals tell me to line up the LF mark with the stator marker, then check the left point, which should be just opening. However its either fully open or fully closed and no amount of timing adjustment will bring it to the desired point of just starting to open.

I've read online about the timing advance cylinder (don't know what it's called) being put in 180 degrees off, but I've tried both orientations with no luck. Any ideas?