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74 cj5 electrical and timing question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by kirk1902, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. Sep 21, 2011
    kirk1902

    kirk1902 New Member

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    I'm embarrased to ask this but here goes, the timing marks on my 304 have a R and an A on either end of the timing scale, which one is for before top dead center?
    The headlight on the right side is dimmer than left, it is a new headlight, is this a ground issue? thanks Kirk
     
    kirk1902, Sep 21, 2011
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  2. Sep 22, 2011
    DREDnot

    DREDnot Not new to JEEPS

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    The A side(advanced/retarded)

    A dim headlight is usually a bad ground. Usually.
     
    DREDnot, Sep 22, 2011
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  3. Sep 24, 2011
    sterlclan

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    headlight could be bad plug too
     
    sterlclan, Sep 24, 2011
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  4. Sep 24, 2011
    jeepcj

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    The 0 or line in between the A and R is actually your top dead center. The A is Advanced,(or BTDC)
     
    jeepcj, Sep 24, 2011
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