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Performance Tool W80587 Owner's Manual
Performance Tool W80587 Owner's Manual

Performance Tool W80587 Owner's Manual

Self powered timing light

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SELF POWERED
TIMING LIGHT
Item Number W80587
WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
WILL VOID WARRANTY.
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SELF POWERED TIMING LIGHT Item Number W80587 OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
  • Page 2: Timing Specifications

    WHAT IS TIMING? In order for an automobile engine to function, three things are necessary: air, fuel, and a spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture and create an explosion. The precise instant of that explosion must be such that the maximum power is delivered to the engine piston. This is “Timing.”...
  • Page 3: General Warnings

    GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. 2. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. 3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving engine parts.
  • Page 4: Operation

    OPERATION ADJUSTING TIMING TO SPECIFICATION 1. Loosen distributor hold down locking bolt located at base of distributor enough so that distributor may be rotated back and forth, Do not over loosen or remove bolt but leave tight enough to prevent distributor from turning by itself. 2.
  • Page 5 OPERATION CONTINUED TESTING VACUUM ADVANCE The vacuum line to the distributor must be connected to make this test. 1. Set engine speed to 800 R.P.M or speed necessary to apply vacuum to distributor. 2. Aim the timing light and note position of the timing Mark. 3.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    After 90 days and up to one year from date of purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL® will replace at no charge any parts which our examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. These warranties shall be valid only when a sales receipt showing the date of purchase accompanies the defective product or defective part (s) being returned.