it is a gunlike device wich fires light and it is used to align properly a timing chain in an engine.
a timing gun
Timing gun
There are no timing marks. The timing is controlled by the PCM. Power control module. It is not possible to set the timing with a timing gun.
Pulses of light blink every time the cylinder which the timing gun is hooked up to fires. Typically, a timing gun is hooked up to cylinder #1. When that cylinder fires, a pulse of light occurs. The timing gun it to be aimed at a marking on the front of the engine, usually the harmonic balancer. By looking at the mark, you can determine how advanced (ahead) or retarded (behind) the engine is running. This is usually measured in degrees.
Bring it to a shop and have them adjust the timing with a timing gun I believe its 6*
To set distributor timing on a VS 96 Golf 2.0, hook the timing gun up to the power. Ground the terminals on the battery and hook the sensor that accompanies the timing gun to the number one cylinder spark plug wire.
Hook up a timing gun to Plug closest top distributer and shine the gun on the crankshaft pully and then line up the lines by twisting the igition coil assembly
You will need to use a Timing Gun as otherwise the car will not run properly or not at all due to the ECU
The timing mark for the Mazda 626 is in front of the engine. The marks for it belt are on the belt itself. The time for this can be set with a timing gun. A mechanic can set this for you.
The same way you set the timing of any Z24 engine. The vehicle it is in makes no difference. Do you know how to use a timing gun.
The correct degree of timing that is necessary for a project or situation, depends on what the situation. Having good reflexes and proper timing can help police officers to survive gun fights.
get at it from the bottom get a white marker and mark the timing spot then go up top and you should be able to see it