Setting - adjusting an internal rotor ignition with the Easyboost dial indicator

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In this tutorial, we'll look at how to set and adjust an internal rotor ignition with the Easyboost dial indicator, on an AM6 engine. This tutorial is available in video format (see bottom of page).

Tools required:

  • Ratchet with sockets
  • Allen key
  • Spark plug spanner

Duration of the operation : 20 minutes

Installing the Easyboost dial indicator adaptor

Start by removing the spark plug and installing the Easyboost comparator adaptor in its place.

Installing the Easyboost dial indicator adaptor

Tightening the Easyboost dial gauge adaptor

Tighten the adapter firmly using a spark plug spanner or a ratchet fitted with a 21 socket.

Tightening the Easyboost dial gauge adaptor

Installing the dial gauge

Gently slide the dial indicator into the adapter.

Installing the dial gauge

Tightening the dial gauge set screw

Tighten the set screw to hold the dial indicator securely in place.

Tightening the dial gauge set screw

Finding top dead centre (TDC)

Rotate the crankshaft until the needle on the dial indicator changes direction. This indicates that you have reached TDC.

Finding top dead centre (TDC)

Adjusting the dial

Turn the dial gauge until the "0" is aligned with the needle.

Adjusting the dial

Adjusting the timing value

The ignition manufacturer recommends a timing of 3.20 mm before TDC. To do this, turn the crankshaft in the opposite direction of rotation to obtain ignition timing advance. For example, for the AM6 engine, turn the crankshaft clockwise from the ignition side. Each revolution corresponds to 1 mm of advance, and each graduation is equivalent to 0.01 mm of advance. You will therefore need to make 3 turns and 20 graduations with the needle.

Adjusting the timing value

Aligning the marks

Once you have positioned the piston 3.20 mm before top dead centre, place the ignition rotor, aligning its mark with that on the stator.

Aligning the marks

Tightening the nut

To tighten the crankshaft nut firmly, use the Easyboost rotor lock spanner.

Tightening the nut

Checking the timing

After tightening the crankshaft nut, check the timing by repeating the same steps above.

Checking the timing

Fine tuning

If the two marks are not perfectly aligned, loosen the three screws on the stator to rotate it and fine-tune the setting.

Fine tuning

Setting complete

Adjustment is complete when the two marks (on the stator and rotor) coincide perfectly.

Setting complete

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