Stock timing on predator 212
The typical flywheel on a predator 212/Clone/Honda GX200 engine is 24 degrees advance. We have found that 32 degrees of advance is the "sweet spot" for most 196cc -212cc engines. Your timing can be advanced by simply removing the flywheel and stock timing key and installing the new key. Make sure the step is facing forward! Advance Timing. Once you remove your flywheel and tap the timing key out of the crankshaft, you can measure the thickness of the key. You should get a similar measurement to what we're getting here. Our key is .160" thick. Our goal is to advance our timing 8 degrees. We know every .006" we file off the key is equal to 1 degree.