Author Topic: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship! (Read 6508 times)

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?

chilly460 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2021, 06:18:05 AM »

63galnc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2021, 06:24:54 AM »

hwoods · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2021, 06:27:24 AM »

MeanGene · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2021, 06:31:12 AM »

turbohunter · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2021, 08:16:09 AM »

I’ll take two

blykins · « **Reply #6 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.

BigBlueIron · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2021, 01:49:32 PM »

I'm in for one if it allows for enough swing for the ATI balancer

turbohunter · « **Reply #8 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?

blykins · « **Reply #9 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.

Joey120373 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2021, 09:46:22 PM »

ill buy one

475fetoploader · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2021, 06:52:41 AM »

I would like one

blykins · « **Reply #12 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.

gdaddy01 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2021, 08:58:48 PM »

gregb · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2021, 10:52:44 AM »

I'm in for one....

KjcfeF100 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2021, 09:01:20 AM »

I'll take one

Dan859 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2021, 10:23:50 AM »

I'd like one.

rcianci · « **Reply #17 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.

blykins · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2021, 12:33:32 PM »

Quote from: 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.

I got it.

DubyaTF · « **Reply #19 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?

Jb427 · « **Reply #20 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.

blykins · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2021, 03:26:11 PM »

They are here. I have 29 left.

bsprowl · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2021, 08:39:31 PM »

I'll take two.

blykins · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2021, 05:43:02 AM »

Quote from: bsprowl on October 08, 2021, 08:39:31 PM

I'll take two.

Bob, shoot me an email and I'll get it handled. brent@lykinsmotorsports.com

Rory428 · « **Reply #24 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?

blykins · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2021, 06:53:47 PM »

Quote from: 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?

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.

fairlaniac · « **Reply #26 on:** December 15, 2021, 02:07:17 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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

Thanks,

blykins · « **Reply #27 on:** December 17, 2021, 05:53:03 AM »

Quote from: fairlaniac on December 15, 2021, 02:07:17 PM

Quote from: 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.

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.

blykins · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2022, 01:06:18 PM »

Just got another shipment of these in.......they are ready to ship out.

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Author Topic: Adjustable timing pointers are here and ready to ship! (Read 6508 times)