A question for you 6 owners, 914-6 Tune up Options

[mr914]

How do you do a ignition tune up on a 6? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I see the dizzy way down there in the front of the motor...

Do you have to drop the engine out to get to it, or do you need to find an accomplished 12 year old?

How many have modified the firewall for access?

[fixer34]

It has been many years since I set the timing on my -6, mainly because I drove it very little, but I do remember the process.

I switched to a Bosch 911T distributor 40 years ago because I was having trouble finding Marelli parts even back then.
Remove air cleaner.
set TDC mark on the flywheel for cylinder 1. you are using the case opening back by the transmission as you can't see the front pulley.
remove distributor, replace/gap points as needed, reinstall keeping rotor lined up with mark on distributor housing. snug the retaining bolt just enough to keep the distributor from rotating on its own, but you can move it in small increments with your hand.
Now the fun begins. Attach the timing light to plug wire 1, start the engine, let it warm up and have someone bring it up to 6000 rpm. this is best done by someone sitting in the driver seat.
Lean over the 3 open carb stacks with the engine screaming in your ear and check the timing mark with the light. If needed, reach down with your right hand and turn the distributor ever so slightly to adjust the timing. You probably have a 50-50 chance of picking the right direction. Be aware there is a fast moving alternator belt just inches from that hand.
Get the timing mark lined up with the pointer on the case and slowly tighten the retaining bolt. After each half turn, recheck the timing to make sure it hasn't moved.
Once it is set, take it back to idle, reinstall the air cleaner, and take it out for a drive.