Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): engine timming, degree wheel, dial indicator

Question
can you tell me how to time a 2 cycle engine.this is on a chain saw and thats why i think i can get it started.have tried everything you told me and i think this may solve my problem thank you
                                 phil

Answer
Hi Phil,

A dial indicator is attached to the spark plug hole to indicate top dead center of the piston.  A degree wheel is attached to the flywheel.  The points are then set to fire at the proper degrees "before top dead center".

http://www.madsens1.com/anieng.htm
Might be helpful

Good Luck,
Michael