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Timing disc question

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When reading a timing disc for is " before " TDC right of the the TDC center line ?

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wristpin Mon, 25/07/2016

Depends on the rotation of the engine! Most lawnmower / small industrial engines rotate clockwise when viewed fro the magneto or flywheel side so BTDC is to the right of TDC

 

goodgrass Tue, 26/07/2016

Thank you for your help - much appreciated.

I printed mine and stuck it on with double sided tape!