Questions & Answers for: Harley Davidson FXR Super Glide engine timing marks

...engine to get the timing mark in the center of the hole. Moving the plate clockwise advances the timing and moves the timing mark towards the rear of the timing hole. Moving the plate counterclocwise ...

...engine up to 2200-2500 RPM. Remove the timing hole and shine the light in the hole. NOTE: A Harley engine generates a huge amount of crankcase pressure. This pressure will blow out of the open timing ...

timing. If it were, both cylinders would be misfiring since both cylinders would be out of time. I'd suggest running a compression test on the engine. Compare the reading of the misfiring cylinder

...engine. Connect the timing light to the front cyllinder spark plug wire and a battery to run the light. Start the engine and bring it to about 1300-1500 RPM. Shine the light in the hole and look for ...