Older vehicles with distributor-based ignition systems need their timing checked on a regular basis, otherwise you can have a host of problems. Starting becomes difficult, idling will be rough, ...

Most any hobbyist familiar with engine tuning can relate to the usefulness of an inductive timing light. It consists of a strobe that's triggered by the electrical impulses passing through a ...

Ed Smith and Barry T explain the puzzle involving track tires and a timing light, exploring how these details affect engine and racing setup. #EdSmith #RacingTech #TimingLight ...

A useful timing strobe can be constructed using high-brightness LEDs and a few common components. Ignition pulses from the number 1 cylinder high-tension lead are used to trigger the circuit via a ...

Ignition timing is like seasoning: some is good, but too much ruins the results. Bumping up the ignition timing on pushrod 5.0s is a time-honored trick to wake up the under-hood lump. The EFI system ...

Ignition timing is easily the single most important tuning adjustment on an internal-combustion engine, yet the concept of ignition curves continues to be elusive for many enthusiasts. All it takes to ...

Magneto timing is critical for aircraft engine performance, fuel efficiency, and preventing severe damage (like detonation). While owners can perform timing checks for inspection, any adjustments or ...

If your engine bay isn't shrouded in plastic, then the chances are pretty high that you can change your ignition timing to increase engine performance. It's free and pretty easy to do. Here's how ...

Welcome back for Part 2 of tune-up tips for your older Corvette. Last time we talked about tricks of the trade when setting points. This month we will talk about setting ignition timing. The most ...

A stroboscope is not the most common tool, and while they can be purchased fairly inexpensively from various online stores, they are straightforward enough tools that plenty of us could build our own ...