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Title: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: blykins on August 31, 2021, 05:52:39 AM
Would there be a lot of interest in these?  It seems like every build I do, I'm having to grind, slot, file, etc., to get the pointer aimed at the correct spot on the balancer. 

I'm looking at having some billet aluminum pointers made, that would allow for up to 8° of adjustment.   These would sell for about $25 each and would work with either style timing cover. 

Interest?
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: chilly460 on August 31, 2021, 06:18:05 AM
+1
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: 63galnc on August 31, 2021, 06:24:54 AM
+1
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Post by: hwoods on August 31, 2021, 06:27:24 AM
+1
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: MeanGene on August 31, 2021, 06:31:12 AM
Yep
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: turbohunter on August 31, 2021, 08:16:09 AM
I’ll take two
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on August 31, 2021, 08:18:02 AM
I've got one 3D printed, so I'll try it out later today.  If I'm satisfied with it, I'll order 'em up.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: BigBlueIron on August 31, 2021, 01:49:32 PM
I'm in for one if it allows for enough swing for the ATI balancer
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: turbohunter on August 31, 2021, 04:06:22 PM
Think ATIs are 7 degrees off. Brent is thinking 8 degrees of adjustment.
Wonder if mounting hole misalignment might make that a bit tight Brent?
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on August 31, 2021, 04:46:18 PM
The ATI's are 7 degrees off.  I'm not sure if I can swing it that far in one direction without making a fairly large 2-piece pointer, where the pointer is separate and swings along an arc.  That wasn't my intention. 

There will be a couple of "generalities" with this.  I will make it sit so that it will clear most aftermarket balancers (Romacs are 6.200", Powerbonds are 6.980", ATI's are 7.070"), but there will also be differences in where the timing marks are located, down the middle of the balancer, along the outside edge, etc.   I will try to aim to hit around the middle of the width of the balancer with the end of the pointer. 

What I usually do on the ATI's, when I use them, is to use timing tape. 

My goal is just to make a simple billet pointer, with some significant slots for the holes so that it can be moved enough to allow for common discrepancies, maybe 4° in each direction. 
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: Joey120373 on August 31, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
ill buy one
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: 475fetoploader on September 01, 2021, 06:52:41 AM
I would like one
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on September 02, 2021, 12:02:13 PM
Ok, I have these finalized and the order placed.  I should have them by the first week of October, I ordered quite a few. 

I'll post when they come in. 

On the engine I have sitting on the stand, the pointer allows me to adjust in a span of 10°. 

Final price with stainless screws and washers will be about $28 plus shipping.  I'm gonna snag a load of USPS Priority small flat rate boxes, so you can count on about $6 for shipping.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: gdaddy01 on September 02, 2021, 08:58:48 PM
one
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: gregb on September 08, 2021, 10:52:44 AM
I'm in for one....
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Post by: KjcfeF100 on September 10, 2021, 09:01:20 AM
I'll take one
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Post by: Dan859 on September 13, 2021, 10:23:50 AM
I'd like one.
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Post by: rcianci on September 21, 2021, 12:03:59 PM
Brent just making sure you got my email to your private email for one of your pointers along with my credit card. Can you confirm either here or my private email which I tink you have. Thx. Bob.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on September 21, 2021, 12:33:32 PM
Brent just making sure you got my email to your private email for one of your pointers along with my credit card. Can you confirm either here or my private email which I tink you have. Thx. Bob.

I got it.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: DubyaTF on September 24, 2021, 02:59:00 PM

   Any photos you can share of the printed version? What's the final finish on these? Anodized or bare?
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: Jb427 on September 28, 2021, 09:07:01 PM
My ati balancer is out 4deg advanced side if you think there is enough adjustment ill take one.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on October 08, 2021, 03:26:11 PM
They are here.  I have 29 left.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566010586_b1afa7ef73_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: bsprowl on October 08, 2021, 08:39:31 PM
I'll take two.
Title: Re: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: blykins on October 09, 2021, 05:43:02 AM
I'll take two.

Bob, shoot me an email and I'll get it handled.  brent@lykinsmotorsports.com
Title: Re: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: Rory428 on October 09, 2021, 06:32:40 PM
Any photos of the later style timing cover setup, with the one small screw, one 3/8" bolt holding the pointer?
Title: Re: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: blykins on October 09, 2021, 06:53:47 PM
Any photos of the later style timing cover setup, with the one small screw, one 3/8" bolt holding the pointer?

Rory, the timing covers I have here with the 3/8" bolt still have the two smaller holes.  I assumed that the position was still the same between the two covers.   If they're not the same, then I will have to try the pointer out on another cover.
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: fairlaniac on December 15, 2021, 02:07:17 PM
Ok, I have these finalized and the order placed.  I should have them by the first week of October, I ordered quite a few. 

I'll post when they come in. 

On the engine I have sitting on the stand, the pointer allows me to adjust in a span of 10°. 

Final price with stainless screws and washers will be about $28 plus shipping.  I'm gonna snag a load of USPS Priority small flat rate boxes, so you can count on about $6 for shipping.

Brent, Did you get the pointers in and would it fit my situation discussed in the Tech Forum using with my ATI balancer?

Thanks,
Title: Re: Gauging interest in new product: adjustable timing pointer
Post by: blykins on December 17, 2021, 05:53:03 AM
Ok, I have these finalized and the order placed.  I should have them by the first week of October, I ordered quite a few. 

I'll post when they come in. 

On the engine I have sitting on the stand, the pointer allows me to adjust in a span of 10°. 

Final price with stainless screws and washers will be about $28 plus shipping.  I'm gonna snag a load of USPS Priority small flat rate boxes, so you can count on about $6 for shipping.

Brent, Did you get the pointers in and would it fit my situation discussed in the Tech Forum using with my ATI balancer?

Thanks,

They've been in for a while.  Just have a few left.   If you wanna try one, if it doesn't work, I'll give you your money back.  It has 8-10° range, maybe a little more if you cut the end of the slot out on the passenger side of the bracket.
Title: Re: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship!
Post by: blykins on April 16, 2022, 01:06:18 PM
Just got another shipment of these in.......they are ready to ship out.