Every engine has a means of coordinating the timing between the valve train and the rest of the engine. Some engines use a timing chain and some a timing belt. A timing belt has the relatively ...

Ignition timing is typically split into three types. The first is initial timing—that is, the amount of spark lead that is set using a timing light (aimed at the harmonic balancer) with the engine at ...

Your ignition system is nothing to be afraid of. Unlike carburetor modifications which require a tremendous amount of experience, ignition timing can be altered with relative ease. A basic ...