Magneto timing

[Dave Knaack]

It’s been a while since I set the timing. Working on a ‘52 Falcone. The tapered shaft of the magneto has provisions for a key. Do I use the key or just do the timing and tighten the sprocket onto the tapered shaft without a key ?
Thx, Dave
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[Patrick Hughes]

Dave,
That's what I do. It runs perfectly well without the key.

Regards
Patrick UK

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[Dave Knaack]

Thanks, that’s what I thought, and it should allow a more precise setting. I appreciate the confirmation of my thoughts
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> Dave,

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[Gordon de la Mare]

Well I have always used the key on my mag for timing on all my Guzzi Singles (2xFalcone Sports, 1xGTC/Leggera and on my long gone Dondolino).
If I need to do any really fine adjustments then the small crankshaft pinion has three internal keyways and is reversible so you can get 6 variations if needed.

Gordon

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[Dave Knaack]

Thx Gordon 

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[jerry atric]

Just as a matter of interest, the flywheel on my new GTS has been stamped (it looks professionally) under the chrome for TDC, Ian and fully advanced. I/ve never seen that before, has anyone else? I haven't checked to see if they are correct! lol.

[RICHARD YAMANE]

Yes, they have a timing mark. It's at about 5 o'clock in this pic of my GTV. 

Rick Yamane
Importer of Vape/Powerdynamo ignition systems and Polisher of bikes at Motion Pro

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[jerry atric]

Yes, all mine have had the arrow but these are 3 labelled marks on the edge of the wheel. I'll try and remember to photograph them tomorrow.