Wisconsin — Magneto Timing

Adjustments

From a Wisconsin service manual covering: V-460D, V-461D, V-465D, V460D, V461D, V465, VH4, W4-1770, vg4d. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Wisconsin VH4

Procedure

1. Expose timing marks on flywheel and shroud.
2. Position No. 1 piston on compression stroke.
3. Turn engine over past top dead center until the leading edge of the 'X' marked vane on the flywheel is in line with the vertical centerline mark on the shroud. Leave flywheel in this position.
4. Remove inspection hole plug located in gear cover at magneto mounting flange.
5. Set magneto for spark discharge to the No. 1 terminal using a short stiff wire in the No. 1 terminal socket bent to within 1/8 inch of the magneto frame. Turn magneto gear clockwise, tripping the impu
6. Place gasket on flange and mount magneto to engine, meshing the gears so that the gear tooth marked with an 'X' will be visible through the lower half of the inspection hole in gear cover.
7. Securely tighten nut and capscrew for mounting magneto.

Source: Wisconsin service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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