Pic Request : Rotor while engine is well timed (27deg BTDC) Options

[Literati914]

I'm hoping someone can snap a picture of the distributor with it's cap off - to show where the Rotor is pointing while the engine is actually timed to 27 degrees (the normal factory timing over all the 914 typeIV engines, I believe).

No adjustments would be needed on your end of course - BUT to make the picture usable it would require the photographer to rotate his/her engine to the initial timing "0" degree mark on the compression stroke with the engine off. (your car stays timed at 27 of course)

Why do I need this? - because I'd like to get the rotor in the ball-park before my assistant (w/ very limited experience) tries to maintain 3500rpm with my somewhat sticky throttle (to address soon).

So, may be kind of a hassle but I'd think it could also help others trying to time their engines for the first time too. We know what the rotor looks like at TDC, but there are no pictures available like what I'm asking for (I looked but couldn't find). I'd appreciate it if someone could help please!

ps - if posting the pic is an issue, I can provide my phone# so you can text it to me and I'll post it. LMK

[Literati914]

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With all due respect - your drive gear doesn’t look correct. The dizzy drive has 12 teeth - each being 30 degrees of rotation. You are off by 1 tooth.

Compare to factory manual

I've seen that pic many times, but must confess I have no idea what 12degrees looks like and the black and white picture is less than clear. I'd gather from that pic however that - less angle would be more ideal ... but then I was able to get it to 27degrees. Now Clay's thrown a spanner in that sensibility (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I have the filter assembly etc. off while I chase a sticky throttle.. so now's a good time to correct this.

ps - this is how the engine builder installed the gear, no idea of his experience level.