Researched timing and firing order posts late last night. Help me determine if I understand this...but here are the questions: When I shut-down the tractor, who knows what cylinder was in compression stage...that would be random...correct? If that's the case, rotate the fan or put the tractor in 3rd and push til #1 is in full compression. ?? Given that there is an offset on the tang to mount the distributor back on to the tractor; the offset tang does not necessarily place the timing at #1 cylinder TDC...is this the correct understanding? Or, does the offset tang ensure that the distributor points are lined up to close at the points for cylinder one only? In other words, because I turned the points while it sat on the shelf and studied what a distributor was, the points could be set at any place, but not necessarily at TDC for cylinder one? It seems to me, that with the distributor installed only one way on to the engine, there are two possible scenario's: that I could be off 180 degrees or in the correct position...do I have this right? By mounting the distibutor back onto the engine; that does not guarantee that the timing would be correct. Does what I am describing and asking make sense? I'm trying to sort through the details of timing. Because the timing may not be right, the spark could be off or non-existant, therefore this could be the culprit for no spark to the plugs. Am I understanding this correctly? I appreciate the assistance to set me straight again. 9n'er
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